Maui Memories
In October 2015, I finally took my first trip to Maui after 29 years on Oahu (my whole life). I just turned 30 last month, and wrapped up my seventh trip to the Valley Isle. Over the course of these trips I've made a lot of friends and some of the best memories of my 20s (and now 30s). Here are some of those friends and memories, captured in pictures taken by Drew Sulock, Andrew Agcaoili, myself, and others.
Oct 2015: Feeling out Jeff Jackson's 'Makawao Pig Hunt' (5.13d) on TR, cause it was wet (it's always wet!). PC: Kurtis Loo
Chris Janiszewski working his a hard project he just bolted at PK. PC: Drew
Vanessa on the 30' roof crack 'Goat Attack', in one of Haleakala's giant southern valleys. PC: Drew Sulock
Jeff Jackson putting up lines in Peahi. It's inspiring to know (and call a friend) such a well rounded climber and motivated developer. PC: Jefe collection
Jan 2015: One of my favorite memories was this day when Anthony and I ran up two valleys, picked up a hitchhiking hippy on his way to Hana (Keagan), checked out a sea arch, cleaned and climbed a boulder, and sport climbed. PC: Anthony
Matt Stelmach at the Pali boulders, near Lahaina. Matt's one of Maui's earliest developers. PC: Drew
May 2016: Wes Miragilo on Franger Banger (V7). This was a scorching hot afternoon (as usual) in Manawainui. A Jeep Cherokee had flown off Piilani highway and crashed onto the valley floor a few hundred yards away. Luckily the driver survived and was airlifted to a hospital. PC: Gaby Nobriga
May 2016: The day Anthony and I checked out the upper deck of Manawainui and found lots of amazing stone (as Jefe had promised), strolling up the serpentine rock walls until we hit this semi-dry waterfall, where only the goats can proceed. PC: Anthony
Not sure who this is ... An eerie evening near Lahaina. PC: Drew
One of the chillest dudes I know, 'Coco' Dave, working his proj Wingspan (5.12c) at PK. PC: Matt
Wai Yi on a fun V4ish arête a stone's throw from Piilani highway near PK. PC: Matt
Not today!
Jul 2016: Arnie Dungo cruising up PK's cauliflower holds. Arnie is always down to party when we're in Maui. PC: Anthony
Jeff sussing out the beta on Makawao Pig Hunt (5.13d). PC: Drew
Jul 2016: K Salazar on her FA 'Makameow' at DT Flemming beach, near Lahaina. PC: Drew
Jun 2016: I didn't fly over this weekend, but Anthony and Kevin Chun did, and witnessed a some real southern hemi power coming into PK. PC: Kevin
Probably the single funnest afternoon I've had with our Maui amigos. PC: Drew
Jun 2016: Duc Ong on grueling approach to climb Honolani with me, a 7 pitch 5.11 bolted and FFA'd by Jeff, Dave, and Guillermo. PC: Matt
Lookin down while leading pitch 2. PC: Matt
Duc coming up pitch 2, one of the longer ones at around 100' (5.11).
Higher up on pitch 2.
Good times on pitch 3. PC: Duc
Unnerving exposure and awesome views from bottom to top.
Rosie slab climbing on thousand degree rock. PC: Andrew Agcaoili
Jul 2016: Ryan and I loving life in Hana. PC: K
Mar 2016: Anthony going for the padless approach shoe ascent of a tall scary one. PC: Matt
Jul 2016: Anthony soaking it in near Piilani highway. PC: Matt
Jul 2016: Ryan Grant going for glory on Franger Banger (v7). PC: Matt
Jul 2016: K in the house of the sun
When you come around the riverbend and run into a monster. PC: Matt
Wai on a 'Grandma', a fun V7 at the Pali boulders. PC: Matt
Myself on the same route. PC: Anthony
Getting our shit together before nearly missing our flight (and peeing in the men's bathroom). PC: Matt
Oct 2015: The happiest dude on the island.
Sarah looking serious for once on a fun V3 at Peahi. PC: Matt
Duc on the best (and hardest) V3 on the island, 'Annunaki.' PC: Matt
Ryan wearing shoes for once while working 'Franger Banger' (V7), and a goat skull when you see it. PC: Matt
That's better! PC: Andrew
Mauians and Oahuans intermingle at Manawainui. PC: Matt
One of my favorite places on earth.
Love you, Maui!