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ArubaBound001 · 01-15-2010, 10:15 AM

We plan on climbing the Hooiberg our next visit. Anyone else done this and it is worth the climb? Thanks

Ciboney · 01-15-2010, 10:20 AM

We climbed 2 yrs ago. Something like 560 steps, make sure you wear tennis shoes! It was awesome at the top!! I am a little scared of heights, but being on top didn't bother me it was the climb down. There are not many steps with railings to hang on to, so I used my BF. Glad we did it, but once was enough!

*Arubalisa* · 01-15-2010, 10:47 AM

Take bottled water.

ArubaBound001 · 01-15-2010, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the advice. I think we'll give it a try.

rob o · 01-15-2010, 07:43 PM

Does anyone have pictures from the top?

Chadd · 01-16-2010, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Take bottled water.

Excellent advice. I hiked to the top after four dives in the previous 30 or so hours. My legs were rubber by the time I got halfway up, let alone to the top.

Ciboney · 01-16-2010, 11:33 AM

I would post a pic if I could figure out how!?!?! Help.....please!!

Ciboney · 01-16-2010, 11:47 AM

OK lets try this. From the top of Hooiberg looking towards the High Rises.

rob o · 01-16-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciboney

OK lets try this. From the top of Hooiberg looking towards the High Rises.

Nice....thanks!

~Amy~® · 01-16-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ArubaBound001

We plan on climbing the Hooiberg our next visit. Anyone else done this and it is worth the climb? Thanks

Great view and you can see Venezuela on a clear day. Remember to take the binocs, camera, and alot of water for your climb. My legs were like rubber on the climb down - but I'd still do it again!

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Ciboney Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zeerovers, Boca Prins Posts: 91	We climbed 2 yrs ago. Something like 560 steps, make sure you wear tennis shoes! It was awesome at the top!! I am a little scared of heights, but being on top didn't bother me it was the climb down. There are not many steps with railings to hang on to, so I used my BF. Glad we did it, but once was enough! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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