Haleakala Experience - Hiking and camping on Maui

This is a look back at an epic hike that we did a few years ago with a large group of friends through Haleakala National Park. We started close to the ocean, at 1000 foot elevation in the grassy lowlands of Kaupo. The trip included staying in two different cabins, a marathon of hiking, and over 12,000 feet of total elevation gain for the weekend. Below are some highlights from the journey.

This is Kalapawili Ridge along one of the slopes in the backside of the crater.

That is Cristian at the Paliku cabin. Paliku is a very special place in the park, the rainforest meets high elevation desert.
We had clear skies for almost the entire journey

Cristina and our friend Stacy taking in the view of East Maui.

Heading across the crater floor.

Open space with a Mars like or Moon like quality, plus in certain parts it is very quiet.

A young silver sword plant - these are only found in these remote locations in Hawaii.

The cabins in the Crater come with all you need to cook - it just take a little more time and sensitivity .

A Nene goose and and another wild animal .

Me and Cristina at the top after making it up the long switchback trail to the parking lot.

We all had to do push-up at the end. I upped it - finger pushups. Below is a video with many of the photos from this epic hike. Make sure you get out and enjoy our parks and friendships.