trigeeky wrote:
Hi Slowtwitchers! I will be visiting Maui, HI this Dec and I wish to ride up Halaekala as a birthday gift for myself :-)... I have a few questions:
1. How is the weather in Dec at sea-level (Paia, the starting location) and at the Summit?
2. How can I find some company to ride up with? Are there other forums, cycling clubs, etc.? I am flexible on the date from Dec 23-25, 2018
3. If I find myself stranded at the summit or along the way due to heavy rains/snowstorms, how easy is it to hitch a ride back?
4. Chances are pretty low, but is anyone here planning on doing that ride during that time frame?
thanks!
-C
4 time summit finishes for me.
1. Sea level: HOT. Summit: Cold AF (maybe) All I've ever needed is arm warmers, long fingered gloves and a vest. When I did it in August I didn't need anything.
2. I would do it, but I'm not in Maui until spring.
3. Super easy. Loads of tourists give hikers lifts, anyone with and SUV will help.
4. Not me. But Christmas is BUSY.
The store in Kula and the washrooms above the gate are the only real places to get fluids.
I like start from Paia as the sun is rising. It's nice and cool for the climb to Kula, then as you get higher the altitude cools it down.
Also, the earlier you go, the less chance of bad weather at the summit.
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NordicSkier: Oct 22, 18 21:38