Canoe Alley
Hike. Run. Repeat By Brian Rosa and Katy Bourne
was a challenge: after flying into Bolivia, Towfigh and his crew boarded a small plane into the forest. From there, it was dugout canoes and old vehicles bumping through the jungle until they finally reached their camp in Tsimane. They spent six days there, successfully landing several impressive Golden Dorado. “When you wake up outside your camp, there are jaguar tracks everywhere. You can hear howler monkeys all day long and see caiman gliding through the water,” Towfigh recalls. “It was quite an adventure. I’m never going to forget that trip.” After all his travels, it’s not just the size of the catch that keeps Towfigh fly fishing—it’s the precision, the patience, and the slim chance that everything might come together. “On the rare occasions all of it works out—you land a fish. So that’s part of the appeal,” he says. It’s that fleeting alignment of skill, instinct, and timing that keeps him casting—wherever in the world the water takes him.
➳ Because every sport gets better when you run. OCC’s Run Club inspires members to make running a regular part of their weekly routine—not only to boost mental and physical health, but to enhance endurance, strength, and overall performance. Join the weekly Friday meetups at 6:30 a.m. as a great way to anchor your run program, learn from fellow athletes, and enjoy some fun along the way! OCC’s Hike Group has been making the most of O‘ahu’s natural beauty—taking in coastal views from the Ka’iwi Coast Ridge Trail, splashing into freshwater ponds on Judd Trail, and watching the full moon rise from Hanauma Bay Ridge. From muddy treks to sunset views, each outing brings a new adventure and a great time with fellow members.
Upcoming Treks:
Lulumahu Falls — July 6 at 8:30 a.m. Alan Davis Beach — August 10 at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Katy Bourne at katybourne@yahoo.com or 808-286-4427.
JULY / AUGUST 2025 | AMA 25
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