In between, we did what we normally do on Sundays, namely work on a trail in preparation for a club hike. Uluhe and clidemia abounded in some sections, but with many hands wielding cutting tools, we were able to fashion a clearer path on the ridge. Extensive pig damage was also evident, with some small ravines so torn up we referred to these as pua'a playgrounds. For those who haven't done Bowman, on the final approach to the summit, the switchback section to gain the crest of the large nob on the ridge is an amazing piece of work. Kudos to the builders of the trail, especially those who fashioned that section.
Cables are available for added security on the climb.
What's more, Grant did nice work carving out footholds and widening the trail where erosion had done what it does. The weather most of the day was generally decent, with a smatter of rain falling at a few points during the outing. We did most of our chopping on the way down. Fortunately, Jay, always well-prepared, not only provided a rope to aid in the descent to the machete, but he even volunteered to go down and get it. He found it with no problem and climbed back up, also with no problem.