Alice Kao May 10, 2018 Hawaii, Trip Report, Dayhike Akaka Falls Loop Hike — Akaka Falls State Park, Hawaii Alice Kao May 10, 2018 Hawaii, Trip Report, Dayhike This nice walking trail in the Hilo region leads you through lush vegetation and eventually to several good viewpoints of the 442 foot tall Akaka Falls.
Alice Kao January 25, 2018 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report Hike to Cathedral Cove — Hahei, New Zealand Alice Kao January 25, 2018 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report The arch at Cathedral Cove is a well-known spot, yet this beach is more than just a photograph and can be well enjoyed on a beautiful afternoon
Alice Kao January 21, 2018 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report Hiking Devils Punchbowl — Arthurs Pass NP, New Zealand Alice Kao January 21, 2018 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report A short walk to an impressive 430 foot waterfall cascading off the side of a canyon wall in Arthur's Pass National Park
Alice Kao December 21, 2017 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report Hiking Bobs Cove Track — Queenstown, New Zealand Alice Kao December 21, 2017 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report This leisurely lakeshore walk to a pier and lookout over the crystal clear turquoise water was our favorite hike in Queesntown
Alice Kao December 17, 2017 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report Lake Marian Hike — Fiordland National Park, New Zealand Alice Kao December 17, 2017 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report This short hike to an alpine lake in a hanging valley was our favorite hike on our entire New Zealand trip.
Alice Kao December 7, 2017 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report Hooker Valley Hike — Aoraki/Mt. Cook NP, New Zealand Alice Kao December 7, 2017 Dayhike, New Zealand, Trip Report Hooker Valley is a gorgeous hike past glacier lakes with incredible valley views, making it the best hike in Aoraki/Mt. Cook.
Alice Kao November 27, 2017 New Zealand, Dayhike, Trip Report Roy's Peak Hike — Wanaka, New Zealand Alice Kao November 27, 2017 New Zealand, Dayhike, Trip Report This strenuous hike climbs to a once in a lifetime view of Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring National Park.
Alice Kao November 5, 2017 Backpacking, Article, Trip Report, California Backpacking the High Sierra Trail in 6 Days Alice Kao November 5, 2017 Backpacking, Article, Trip Report, California I finally hiked the High Sierra Trail, a trip I've been dying to do for years! Those 6 days in remote backcountry absolutely blew me away.
Alice Kao October 20, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 6 — Guitar Lake to Mt. Whitney Alice Kao October 20, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report The final day on the trail was an intense one from summiting Mt. Whitney to descending 6k+ feet, we can definitely say finished our trip with a bang!
Alice Kao October 14, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 5 — Junction Meadow to Guitar Lake Alice Kao October 14, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Our 5th day was mostly spent climbing uphill nonstop up to Guitar Lake with hard-earned views of Kern Valley and the Kaweah Peaks in the distance
Alice Kao October 11, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 4 — Moraine Lake to Junction Meadow Alice Kao October 11, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report On day four of the High Sierra Trail, we descended down and into Kern Canyon with a relaxing and much-needed stop at Kern Hot Springs.
Alice Kao October 4, 2017 Backpacking, Trip Report, California High Sierra Trail Day 3 — Hamilton Lake to Moraine Lake Alice Kao October 4, 2017 Backpacking, Trip Report, California Our third day on the High Sierra Trail took us through a variety of terrains and set the record for the most elevation climbed - 4,000 ft!
Alice Kao October 3, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 2 — 9 Mile Creek to Hamilton Lake Alice Kao October 3, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Day 2 on the HST was a memorable one continuing with the best views of the Great Western Divide and my favorite camp site of the entire trip.
Alice Kao September 30, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 1 — Crescent Meadow to 9 Mile Creek Alice Kao September 30, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Our first day on the High Sierra Trail had no shortage of vast, exposed, and dramatic views of the impressive Great Western Divide.
Alice Kao September 13, 2017 Arizona, Dayhike, Trip Report Hiking the Aspen Forests of Inner Basin Trail — Flagstaff, AZ Alice Kao September 13, 2017 Arizona, Dayhike, Trip Report One of Flagstaff's best hikes, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens.
