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2025 Hike Trivia Quiz
This year’s HTMC Hike Trivia Quiz was compiled by Blaise Smith, the Chair of the Books & Records Committee. This luau tradition was started by Stuart M. Ball in 2014. For some it is the highlight of the luau, Read More
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2024 Kaiwi Explorations Synopsis
On the weekend of November 16-17, 2024, HTMC members served as hike leaders and sweepers for approximately 150 hikers at the annual Ka Iwi Explorations. In addition, HTMC members cleared the trail route throughout the month of October in Read More
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The First President of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club: William Richards Castle Jr.
Painting by Philip de László, 1921 William Richards Castle Jr. is described by historian Robert H. Ferrell as “a handsome, genial man, who … had a way of disarming people. When he fixed his friendly eyes upon a minister Read More
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Rolling, Cutting & Baking: Holiday Luau Cookie Tradition Continues
The 8th Annual HTMC Holiday Luau is quickly approaching and luau preparation has begun. In late November the dough was prepared and the cookie making crew gathered at the clubhouse to roll, cut and bake over 100 holiday cookies Read More
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Joyous Wreath Making Workshop with Myrtle
The Annual Wreath Making Workshop with HTMC Member Myrtle Wong was held on Saturday November 23rd. Members, guests and non-members gathered under the Hau Arbor at the clubhouse for guidance. In the 1970’s & 80’s Myrtle learned how to Read More