They're Destroying the Stairway to Heaven in Hawaii

[@philphil3125]

I did that hike back in 2006. The view was super amazing. And yeah it was almost a full day to hike. Awesome man

[@seankaneshiro2032]

Other than trespassing, alot of tourists litter the living crap out of it and the locals have to pick up the trash

[@Refr619]

Yep because people don't know how to keep shit low-key. Everyone has to film themselves for tiktok

[@endless3cho]

Or do it the way the locals ask.

[@MarjanKaykavoosi]

It looks very beautiful but very unsafe

[@SpookyFow]

Been up there. Sketchy AF... Too bad they can't just retrofit it and make it open to the public.

[@zacharylaird5253]

Dang, right before I get PCS to Hawaii, they are talking about tearing it down 😢

[@craigmeaders3867]

Did that in 1999 when stationed at K-bay. It was super sketchy back then. Another couple decades of Hawaiian rust and corrosion probably didn’t do it any favors.

[@amicablemiscalculation.]

the zog bots upset over stairs , come here little piggy piggy

[@noco7243]

Palestine won't exist in a few months. Your birthrate are declining

[@TeethToothman]

🚩🚩🚩

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Hawaii, where being an outdoors person is frowned upon. This state sucks so bad nowadays.

[@armageddonready4071]

When your in the MC it’s not a stairway, it’s a runway. A hardcore runway. Don’t remember my time, but it was faster than the hanging lake run I did a few weeks later. Probably because hanging lake is at 12000 feet or so, and further. Still, a great run.

[@MatthewFranzek]

There are sketchy parts of the back way. But a super cool and rewarding hike. Bring lots of water.

[@piratesapper]

Yeah,I don’t think there is such a thing as “private property” in Hawaii anymore since the wild fires

[@curedmeme29]

Love the long form content you should definently make more

[@MarcusWolfWanders]

part of me is sad that they're tearing it down, as it's a cultural icon. I totally understand the incentive though and am glad there are more ways to get up there, even if they're potentially less exciting.

[@carlvondrunker7855]

All I heard was screeching. Set up a booth, charge a fee, sign a waver. Get paid

[@jacobwick2549]

I did it when I was there in early 2022. It was kinda sketch but it was totally worth it.

[@TheSevien]

7:18 i believe the term you are looking for is "vested interessts"

[@America_won]

As a hawaiian. Been there already. It seems the government there is doing some good for once.

[@DisHappah]

Glad to have experienced that with my wife back in 2012. The rails and stairs were starting to rust and corrode. Don't think it would be wise to go now I'm sure its in a lot worse condition since Last time I went. But man that was the most epic and beautiful hike I've ever done. One for the bucket list,.

[@Blt-rr2lm]

If it’s a problem built by the military, get the military to dismantle it.

[@AudriaOdom-fr2zs]

Valuing life is admirable. What you do in the Marines is a choice to honor your country, you're not throwing anything away for something foolish. Regarding that, thank you for the service and sacrifice my guy.💯🔥

[@Aloh-od3ef]

Looks like some started to build the grate wall of china and gave up half way 😂😉

[@BruceMusto]

1980 - 1999 Pearl Harbor

[@MarjanKaykavoosi]

They should charge like 3K per person to go up there and then fixed it up

[@rockychang7595]

That would make too much sense. The government there would never do that lol

[@LRS11B]

Yo Skipper, we didn't have a stairway to heaven at Swamp Lagoon, er....Camp Lejeune

[@jaydee2072]

Dumb Instagram personalities ruined it. Like they do everything. Blame the desire to be seen by idiots for less than 30 seconds

[@BruceMusto]

The Navy put it there. They should foot the bill for removal. Navy has done so much damage to those islands.

[@JohnCoffins]

You should've seen what the air force did to Japan 😂

[@mitchellatwood4865]

I did that in 1985, have the pictures somewhere, there was no one else there that day, great view

[@pezpengy9308]

unique perspective here... i lived at one of the closest homes to one of two "easy" access points to the bottom of the trail. it was a nightmare and one of the many reasons we moved. groups of people would start their hike before sunrise and mass along the street making too much noise for any of the residents to sleep. the constant smell from the suntan and mosquito spray was awful. then, when and if they got back down, we'd find them in our yards using our hoses to wash off and get water... got to the point where we had to remove not only the hose but the handles to keep people from leaving them on. we would tow their illegaly parked cars with great delight! we grew up in the area and even remember the brave men stringing the cables. back then, people were respectful and we didnt mind that they were quiet and good -albeit temporary - neighbors. but then we roll forward 40 years.... as is usual, not everyone is responsible.... but the few are so awful that they ruin it for the rest. we were among many that pushed for the closure to end the trouble. the trail you used is the backside trail and of course we've been up and down that thing more times than i can remember, its fun! if you're stationed here do these hikes: kaena point (easy you can drive it in a camry. dont go when its raining or its the worst mud on earth) diamond head aiea loop trail with all the side trails. that takes a year or two to do them all.

[@the__source]

So you were a rich a white person who blocked off yet another area for locals. So entitled

[@pezpengy9308]

@@the__source nope. native hawaiian (a real one, not a "local") who's family lived in that valley for decades. i bought my home from my family because - unlike a lot of, "locals" i worked hard and got a really good job. now get off my lawn!

[@wampwamp1773]

I did part of the stairs from the front side before conditions deteriorated (rapidly) thanks to the frequent rain there. Sad they're going away.

[@cartermccool6233]

I’ll do it in 5 months for 2 flat

[@michaelcanty4940]

The very definition of the "attractive nuisance".

[@josh44779]

Ridge not spine but hey....

[@RobespierreThePoof]

It should be restored

[@ZachPlays]

Hey Mr. kagan, I hope you have a great weekend!

[@BruceMusto]

That sure looks like you standing in front of that antennae Kagan.

[@BruceMusto]

Nevermind. I misheard you. You didn't go up that way.

[@rockychang7595]

@@BruceMustowhat a negative nancy you are

[@doctormcnutty]

Good. No more taxpayer funded maintenance.

[@happilyenraged713]

Your tourism isn't needed there. There's many mountains and much better things to see and do on the islands.

[@p3ngi3]

This is great news. Idiots get lost or hurt up there all the time and the tax payers have to pay for them getting saved. 🎉

[@Dirty01]

Should all hikes be illegal? Olo mana is just as dangerous, I’ve seen the fire helicopter going there just as many times

[@p3ngi3]

@@Dirty01 it’s illegal because the entrance runs through someone’s property. Stop being an idiot.

[@p3ngi3]

@@Dirty01 I know by your comment you’re a haole. Whether your black white or whatever. Respect Hawaii for what it is , if not leave

[@BruceMusto]

You do the right thing Kagan. No reason to throw a career away doing something foolish.

[@rockychang7595]

Womp womp

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

As long as they remove it from the bottom up.

[@MarcusWolfWanders]

genuinely curious, why not remove it from the top down? incentivize hikers to bring down pieces from the top and the thing will be gone in no time

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

@@MarcusWolfWanders so it takes 10 times longer and costs 13 times more money to get the job done. Work harder Not Smarter. Get paid by the hour.

[@xploration1437]

@@MarcusWolfWanderssarcasm

[@ZachPlays]

I really like your longer form videos about random topics like this :)

[@gabbyaghoulfemboy]

ya Kagan

[@JohnCoffins]

If there's a lady out there who's sure that all that glitters is gold, she should buy that stairway to heaven!

[@effu9375]

Hawaii was already destroyed when it became a state by force.

[@melbournechugging2999]

Been up there over 20 times 👍 left alot of dna too 💩🥴

[@andrewthompson4148]

When I was stationed at Schofield this was probably the least illegal thing I did. Got free fruit from the dole plantation all the time! Touched a turtle once. Blew up one of those stupid snails with an arty sim!! Man, Oahu was a good time