It feels good to be back out in the mountains on a trek. No connection for two weeks just the sounds and smells of the mountains. This will be the longest I’ve been off-grid in a long, long time so I’m enjoying just taking it all in and letting my brain switch off from the …
For those willing to pursue adventure, one of the world’s greatest adventures lies deep in the Karakoram Mountain Range of Northern Pakistan. This region is like no other in the world and is home to five peaks that reach above 8000m, including the aptly named ‘Savage Mountain’, otherwise known as K2 (Karakoram 2). For seasoned …
After a relaxing few days in Islamabad, it was time to get the K2 Basecamp expedition underway. We boarded a domestic flight from Islamabad to Skardu, which gave us views of Nanga Parbat (8,125m) out the plane window. Upon arrival in Skardu we had a short Jeep ride to the hotel, which was full of …
It’s been a while since I’ve exited an airport without having any idea at all what a country has in store. Covid has slowed me down, and I’ve also visited a few countries that I’ve been to before. However, today I touched down in Pakistan with zero expectations and I’ve done basically no research as …
Intentionally swimming with sharks is not everyone’s idea of a great week but it’s been on my bucket list for a long time. I never did this activity when I was based on Oahu as it can be a bit expensive, but times have changed and now I had the entire trip comped as a …
There’s something nice about having the basic functions of life sorted so you can just enjoy the adventures. With a base set at a hotel in Waikiki, the hikes and beaches are the playgrounds. This week I headed up on a couple of sweet little trails I’d never done like the Koko Crater Rim and …
The Ehukai Pillbox Hike is one of the best short trails for a sunset view of the beaches on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The four-kilometer round-trip makes for an easy ascent to reach the pillbox for sunset, where you can watch sets of waves forming before barreling at Pipeline Beach, Sunset Beach, and …
The Kahekili Trail is a short but adventurous ridge hike on the beautiful east coast of Oahu, Hawaii. With 600 meters of elevation over just three kilometers to the summit, this trail is a steep climb. With lots of exposed ridges, you will find some of the best east coast views while on the Kahekili …
After spending many years on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, I found myself hiking multiple times per week and exploring the many incredible peaks and ridges. After exploring so many of the trails on the island, I put together this list of the best hikes on Oahu that will leave you standing on top …
The Koko Crater Rim Trail is an adventurous alternative to the Koko Head Crater Stairs. Starting at the base of the crater rim, the trail leads you up along the rim to the summit of the popular Koko Head Summit. Here you will hang out with all of the stair-climbers momentarily as you enjoy the …
Ziplining is great adrenaline for the entire family while enjoying a vacation in Oahu, Hawaii. Zipping above the treetops with Jurassic jungle views below is an amazing feeling and the reason why ziplining on Oahu is one of the top-rated activities. My personal favorites are Climbworks Kaena Farm as the longest zipline in Oahu and …
Oahu is undoubtedly an adventurer’s paradise. Unlimited hikes, free-diving, snorkeling, scuba-diving, waterfalls, ridges, beaches and surf to discover. All of these activities are within a short drive around this action-packed island. On top of the overload of adventure options, the weather is awesome and the local food is great. It’s easy to see where I …