As a man I think it's important that every once and awhile guys get and be a little adventurous. That means going outdoors with your buddies, getting dirty, sweaty, maybe a little cut, bruised, or bloody, and in general toying with that line between safe and perhaps I shouldn't be doing this. That's why I am a big proponent for "Man Hikes." The concept is pretty simple, grab your friends, get water, and "blaze a trail" to somewhere (it is okay to follow a previously defined path, but the rougher it is, the more manly the hike becomes, and all the better for everyone on it). Beer at the end is optional, though highly encouraged. Also, no girls allowed! A couple of Saturday's ago, a few guys from The Guam Crew and I decided to take our first Man Hike of 2011 through the Anoa Conservation Area, to the Pacific Ocean side of Guam. It was definitely manly, and a whole lot of fun. 
Although we were following a trail of sorts, it added to the excitement (and manliness) that the trail started at the "No Trespassing" sign
My fellow Man Hike participants: Jesse, Chris, and James
The first part of our hike was mostly a steep downhill,
and required some agility with a little bit of climbing, 
and some areas that required us to get low.
Although we were following a trail of sorts, it added to the excitement (and manliness) that the trail started at the "No Trespassing" sign My fellow Man Hike participants: Jesse, Chris, and JamesThe first part of our hike was mostly a steep downhill,and required some agility with a little bit of climbing, and some areas that required us to get low.About half way down the cliff's path we reached a clearing that gave us a glimpse of our destination.
As you can see, it was pretty incredible, but nothing compared to when we finally reached the bottom:
Unlike the Philippine Sea side of Guam which is fairly calm, the Pacific Ocean side is very rough, and where we were, completely non-swimmable, but what a view!
Here's our group pic on the bottom. After a short break, we hiked along the coast to see what else we could find...It didn't take us too long.
We called this the blow hole because although water wasn't shooting out of the top of it, the waves did find a way into this pit
This is in the same area. the spot of light under the rock and above the water was the area I just climbed out of.
As you can see, it was pretty incredible, but nothing compared to when we finally reached the bottom:Unlike the Philippine Sea side of Guam which is fairly calm, the Pacific Ocean side is very rough, and where we were, completely non-swimmable, but what a view!Here's our group pic on the bottom. After a short break, we hiked along the coast to see what else we could find...It didn't take us too long.We called this the blow hole because although water wasn't shooting out of the top of it, the waves did find a way into this pitThis is in the same area. the spot of light under the rock and above the water was the area I just climbed out of. After spending an hour or so walking along the coast we decided it was time to head back, which was the least fun part of the trip, not so much because the Man Hike was over, but rather because we had to go uphill...and it was steep! 
It's hard to get a good idea based on that picture, but we essentially had to go back to the top of that hill where. The green in the picture isn't grass or bushes, it's full grown trees!
In all actuality the hike up wasn't too bad since we knew where we were going. All in all it was a great Man Hike, and everyone had a good time. It's the first one of 2011, and the first one we've done in a while, but I guarantee there will be more this year. Expect more adventure, more excitement, and a lot more manliness.
It's hard to get a good idea based on that picture, but we essentially had to go back to the top of that hill where. The green in the picture isn't grass or bushes, it's full grown trees!In all actuality the hike up wasn't too bad since we knew where we were going. All in all it was a great Man Hike, and everyone had a good time. It's the first one of 2011, and the first one we've done in a while, but I guarantee there will be more this year. Expect more adventure, more excitement, and a lot more manliness.
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