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A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 3 of 3

A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 3 of 3

Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Dan Zelikman.

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Continued from the post, Peak Two.
This peak was no picnic. After two moderate peaks, this one takes it to the next level. After completing the second peak you have to rappel down a rocky path using a rope that someone (I hope they were good at tying things) tied onto a tree. The decent from [...]

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A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 2 of 3

A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 2 of 3

Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Dan Zelikman.

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Continued from the post, Peak One.
After some much needed rest, a bag of stinky beef jerky (stinky is a good thing), some trail mix and  ice water, we decided to press on to tackle the second peak. We were beginning to get tired and a little hot, but the thought of turning back after one [...]

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A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 1 of 3

A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 1 of 3

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by Dan Zelikman.

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I’ve taken on hikes all around this planet. From covering the majority of the Adirondacks in New York to some of  the scarier paths that dive into the pits of the Grand Canyon. Throw in the Blue Mountains of Australia, the Appalachaian Trail of the East Coast, and some trails off the beaten path in [...]

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