AWESOME! Hikers Flip Out As Obama Climbs Up Grueling Hawaii Trail

[kpete]

Hikers Flip Out As Obama Climbs Up Grueling Hawaii Trail
Even on vacation, POTUS puts in work.

Some people vacation in Hawaii to sip Mai Tais on the beach and indulge in well-deserved R&R. But not POTUS.
When he visits the Aloha State, he puts in work.

On Tuesday, after the president's early morning gym session, President Barack Obama, his family and a few friends took on the Koko Head Crater Stairs -- a popular Hawaii hike that is so grueling, people often refer to it as the "Stairmaster from Hell" or the "Koko Head Stairs of Doom."

Unsuspecting hikers had to move to the side of the trail's narrow path as a sweaty Obama and his security entourage barreled up the trail's 1,048 wooden steps, which climb a steep 1,208 feet up the crater's ridge.

But the hikers didn't seem to mind the delay.


MUST WATCH:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-koko-head-stairs-hawaii_5679f680e4b06fa6887f6636

[tblue37]

1. Cool president. I will miss having him and his lovely family as our public face

and representatives in the world. I used to cringe when W appeared on TV or in the news, or when I saw reports of the Bush twins' "Girls Gone Wild" antics, but I smile at the Obamas. Give the Clintons and Carters credit. Their children knew how to behave in public. Presidents cannot control embarrassing siblings or other adult relatives (remember Billy Beer?), but they do bear some responsibility for how their kids behave.

[tabasco]

8. The Obamas have been the best thing for America's public relations problem

They are a wonderful family and I am proud that Americans had the wisdom to put them in the White House.

[mgmaggiemg]

15. great reply...cheers, maggie

[hibbing]

13. I still cringe when I see that war criminal n/t

[LonePirate]

2. 44 has always enjoyed interacting w/people more than 43 ever did. Obama actually appreciates America

[Enrique]

3. "legalize it on your way out"

https://www.facebook.com/mykailua/videos/964186006950217/?comment_id=964241563611328&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R9%22%7D

[UtahLib]

4. I'm going to miss him so much. nt

[katmondoo]

5. Me too, thinking of it brings tears to my eyes

I haven't always agreed with him but he is still the best

[frizzled]

6. Especially if Trump is next

nt

[UtahLib]

7. Or any of the other rebuke clowns. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. It is the stairmaster from hell

Have climbed it, and god it was a good workout.

Some people, locals mostly, go there every morning and climb it. Your reward is the view.

[treestar]

10. Climbed it saying Merry Christmas and Good to See You

the whole way up.

[zappaman]

11. Easily the best president of my lifetime.

And that climb is brutal!

[hibbing]

12. Love it!

He says something that I can't quite catch when she asked how long it has taken him and she says "That's a lie!" haha. I'm going to miss him so much too. I hope I can one day meet him, or at least see him in person.

Peace

[Little_Wing]

22. He said "15 minutes"

[mgmaggiemg]

14. omg so cool

love the pics of the prez showing the world the planet is beautiful and worth protecting ...way to get out there and connect with voters Obama...

[B Calm]

16. That's so cool. I'm sure those hikers will

never forget that hike!

[KamaAina]

17. And he sank a 40-foot chip shot the other day!

I can easily see a reality show in which average Joes compete against the soon-to-be-former President in a series of decathlon-like events.

[bdwker]

18. Way too cool.

[Lucky Luciano]

19. I snorkeled in Hawaii with him right next to me in August 2008 when he was running for prez. nt

[countingbluecars]

20. That is awesome!

I would like to see Trump attempt this climb. According to his doctor, “If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.”

Trump looks like he couldn't even climb a flight of stairs.

[IcyPeas]

21. another great video of him from the Trail:

within the links in the Huffpost article (1:35 minutes) shows the trail from a distance. (2nd video down)

http://khon2.com/2015/12/22/lucky-hikers-meet-president-obama-on-koko-head-trail-2/

[ljm2002]

23. Very cool!

I do love the First Family, each and every one of them. In fact if I had my way, Michelle Obama would be running for President. I think she is my very favorite First Lady.

K&R