Ko'olau Summit Trail: The Hardest Hike in the World You've Never Heard Of
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Published 2023-09-08
Link to my KST write-up: drive.google.com/file/d/1AXFHGHL4GIA_jdLdenC4s0gkv…
*I mentioned in the video that K1 is the highest point on the island. I meant to say that K1 is the highest point in the Ko’olaus. Mount Ka’ala is the highest point on the island.
All Comments (21)
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I think only those people who have experienced what this trail is like can truly appreciate the scale of your accomplishment. I have to laugh at your casual recount of what are some harrowing and extremely difficult passages. Well done, but I am sorry your feat was not fully documented with more first-person video. You’ve earned massive respect from those who know.
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This was one of the most gratifying and meaningful videos I have ever come across. Having grown up at the base one end of the hike and having hiked up this very mountain but at the most minimal of terrain, it has been my dream to experience the conditions and topography at these razor sharp traverses, I am so humbled and proud of what you’ve shown the world.
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Can't believe you don't have a million views on this video. Amazing hike and even better content. Much appreciated.
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This is awesome! I had the dream of doing this in the opposite direction about 18 years ago. I never did the whole thing only sections. I really liked your style of documenting it. Thank you.
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Awesome feat of strength and endurance. My son and I hiked many portions of the trail back in the 90s and laid the extension cord cable I believe is still hanging from the Anvil Rock on Lanihuli. I sent him a link to this video so he can enjoy your tale too. We both live on the mainland now so good memories of good times together.
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I love these random niche youtube videos like this. This is so well done. In the future I would love to see a prior explanation/context on why the KST is difficult
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Dude doing that stuff in wet and windy conditions is gnarly. You got a big set of balls.
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Had no idea this trail existed. Understand the tricky footwork and the steep drops involved Beautiful to see the island from this perspective
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Nice trek young man. A friend and I did the trail from Makakilo to Kaena Point 4 times in 1981 and 82. Didn't know anything about This Koolau Trail- well done!
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Meeean video!!! Mahalos for sharing 🤙🏽 Crazy you did it solo & also sleeping over in those parts of the Ko’olau. Glad you made it back safely & mahalos bradda Gavin for meeting you at the finish. Thank You again for sharing 🤙🏽
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Ae, e hoomaikai no! Killed it brah! Many have attempted, so few have even gotten halfway. Glad you made it, but glad you got to some water at the end!
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Congratulations on making it through on the hikes. Gorgeous views from uptop. Props to you on making the whole hike...not many people can say they did the whole hike.
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So rad dude!!! Done quite a few of these sections and respect how difficult this must have been. Thanks for sharing!
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Respect! That is a trek, and sleeping on the ridge, crazy
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Wow man... thank you so much for showing us your journey. Last summer I was solo backpacking in Oahu and Kauai and did the Kalalau Trail, Waimea Canyon, Stairway to Heaven via Moanaloa Ridge, and Olomana Trail (all three peaks). Your journey teleported me back to those memories and recaptured that magic. Thank you for returning that inspiration to me! Keep being awesome and following your heart.
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Thanks for taking us along. Way to achieve this. It is definitely a teir1 challenge that most adventurers have never heard of. And my lawd what scenery. Like nowhere on earth.
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Just found this video. As a Ko'olau hiking duffer, l am in total awe! You 're a remarkable young man. I hope you're planning to post other videos of your superhuman accomplishments!
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Hawaiian! Awesome video showcasing ur hike on our Aina! Born and raised on Oahu/kaneohe for 56 years and never knew trails like that existed. Well done my man.
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This is incredible! Thank you for sharing your journey!
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hike looks amazing and super difficult, glad to have been shown it by you! super entertaining vid
