Mountaineering Club Spring 2026
Participation waiver link at the bottom of this page
Class Meeting location OTEC Picnic Tables - we’ll do a workout together and then cover mountaineering education date. You are responsible to get yourself to the location. Participants under 14 years of age must have an assigned adult with them for Hikes. Minors in middle and high school can attend the meetings by yourself, those in elementary school need an assigned adult to attend the meetings. The attached sign-up/waiver/commitment form must be completed before participation.
Meeting Dates/Topics and Hikes:
Spring Semester Dates:
Meeting Dates at OTEC beach park at first corner before bathrooms
OTEC Meeting January 26 - What’s in your Pack - go through items that should, 3-4pm OTEC Picnic Tables
HIKE Saturday January 31 Kealakekua Trail to snorkel 8am trailhead (anyone can join)
HIKE TBD - Pu’u Wa’a Wa’a Trail to Summit - 7am trailhead (anyone can join)
OTEC Meeting March 9 - How to use a compass and map / How to use gps trail apps
OTEC Meeting March 23 - Ropes and Knots and Intro to Rappelling, 3-4pm OTEC Picnic Tables
OTEC Meeting March 30 - Trail Nutrition and Hydration tricks
HIKE April 12th - Long shoreline on Alakai Spencer to Waikaloa (pick your mileage) Roughly 2-11 miles, plan will be based on those participating and their ideal mileage. Probably start early or mid day to sunset.
OTEC Meeting April 13 - Level 2 First Aid
OTEC Meeting April 20 - Dream Hikes, Off island Hiking
HIKE TBD - Weather dependent - Mauna Kea visitor center to Summit
meet at visitor center 6am (must have hiked 10+ miles before and
been to the top of the summit and know you do not get altitude sickness)
June 5-7 - Halapē, please talk to me if you are interested as this is combined Mountaineering and Staff trip and there are 12 spots available.
Future Hike Thoughts:
Options:
Back pack Nāpau Trail Volcano - make plans based on those able to go
Summer 2026 Hikes:
4 night Red Hill to summit cabin explore Mokuʻāweoweo - If NPS opens this trail (this section of the trail is still closed due to the 2022 eruption.)
The Mountaineering Waiver fully explains participation in this program: https://ohanasports.org/mountaineering-waiver