Guides
What we've learned from 16 years on Kauai's trails, waterfalls and ropes, written down so you can use it.
Kauai
Adventurous things to do on Kauai
The island's best adventures, from a local guide, and how to do them right.
Kauai
Kauai waterfalls: which ones you can hike, swim and rappel
From roadside lookouts to a rope down the face of one.
Kauai
The best hikes on Kauai, from a trail builder
Eight hikes, what they're really like underfoot, and how to handle the mud.
Rappelling
What is rappelling? How it works and how to do it
The gear, the technique, rappel vs. abseil, and how it's kept safe.
Rappelling
Rappelling gear: what you actually need
Harness, helmet, device, carabiners, rope and backups, plus when to retire them.
Canyoneering
What is canyoneering? A beginner's guide
How a canyon day works, the skills, canyon ratings, shoes and the hazards that matter.
Trail building
Trail maintenance and building: how to make a trail last
Layout, steps, drainage, bridges and a maintenance schedule, for landowners and operators.
Rappelling
Waterfall rappelling: what it is and how it's done safely
How it works, what it feels like, and what to ask any operator before you book.