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	Club News Next Hike February 11 2012 ATTENTION!!! NOTE# 1: Our annual Captain Cook Monument hike will be February 11, the second Saturday of the month instead of the usual third Saturday. All are welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting new hiking friends and sharing good times with current and past hikers. Check back before hike day for updates. ****Many members of our club participate in hikes outside of the posted monthly hike. One recent hike was to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. :) For more hike info and previous months photos click on Special Places link below Latest Awesome Volunteer Opportunities!!!!!!!! 1) Pelekane Watershed Project-ONGOING http://www.kohalacenter.org/kwppelekane/volunteer.html 2) Ka'u Community Beach Cleanup Event: RSVPs to Megan at 769-7629 kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com 3) More volunteer events on the Big Island calender: http://www.preservehawaii.org/calendars/ 4) Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project Contact puumali.kaohe@gmail.com, or (808) 933-2756 Click here for more information !!HIGH PRIORITY!! Recently, KHC's permission of group access to a private property was revoked because a hiker trespassed and when approached used the excuse that they had hiked there before with KHC. KHC has never condoned this kind of behavior that hurts the enjoyment for the whole group. VOLUNTEER LEADER? Anyone willing to help lead a hike or have suggestions please contact us. Mahalo! Follow us on Twitter at "konahikers" NEW LEADERS! More info on this page MORE FUN! Special Places and Malama 'Aina Projects - CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S NEW!! New Website You found it! Now please get the word out that this is the place for all event information.

Mission: To offer residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the diverse beauty of our island and gain a deeper appreciation of its culture, through hiking.

What we do

The Kona Hiking Club is a volunteer-led group. We have no dues, officers, nor meetings. All you need do is "show up." There is no charge to participate, but those who carpool are encouraged to contribute for gasoline.

Every attempt is made to schedule one hike every month. In even-numbered months, we hike on the third Saturday. These hikes are advertised on this website and in West Hawaii Today (approximately one week in advance). Although they are open to everyone, most of our hikes are not suitable for children. Pets are prohibited.

In odd numbered months, hikes may be less familiar, tougher, hotter, longer, and on different days of the week. These hikes are publicized through this website only. We expect that all participants in these hikes are experienced, well-conditioned, properly equipped hikers who will take full responsibility for themselves.

Currently, hikes are planned and led by Kathleen Johnson. We welcome and encourage members who are willing to lead a hike. If you have a hike that you know well and would like to share, let us know.

*Safety

Hiking conditions in Hawai’i can be extremely challenging. It is very important that our hikers are aware of hike location, trail conditions and possible weather changes as noted in the hike description prior to hiking.

Hikers are welcome to bring guests or pass on information about our hikes to others. However, if you do so, please make sure that you direct them to the Kona Hiking Club website to review the hike announcement and description. Mahalo for helping us keep everyone safe!

*Prior to each hike, all participants are required to sign the following waiver:

"I understand that the areas that the Kona Hiking Club will be visiting today can be dangerous on account of natural conditions or the activities or negligence of man. I realize that the hike organizers are untrained volunteers, and have no expertise in navigation, first aid, rescue, or dealing with emergency situations, beyond that of the average hiker. Therefore, I assume full responsibility for my own safety. I acknowledge that the hike organizers, property owners, and lessees are not liable should I sustain injury, death, or property damage, whether caused by gross negligence or accident."