A Backpacking Experience: Laie to Schofield
Laie-Schofield Video Laie-Schofield - May 23-24, 2015 This was a planned overnighter, not one of my unplanned overnighters. One personal goal of mine in recent years was to complete the entire portion of the Koolau Summit Ridge sections from Pupukea to Makapuu, not including the 3 insane saddles - Moanalua, Nuuanu, Kalihi. I've completed the 40 mile section except the parts from Poamoho to Papali and Poamoho Cabin to Pauao. Over the last two years, every time I've planned to do those sections, something cancelled it. This time the commitment was real. Joining me on this adventure trek was an all OAG crew - Erik, Aprille, & Allison. This would also be a good opportunity for Erik, Aprille, & Allison to finish up their sections of the Koolau Ridge from Pupukea to Schofield-Waikane. Our agenda for day 1 was start at 7am ~ Laie 3.5 hours -> Kawailoa 0.5 hours -> Koloa Cabin 1.5 hours -> Castle 2 hours -> Opaeula Cabin 1.5 hours, ending at 4pm. Day 2 agenda wo...