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Wiamea Bouldering

Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by Dan Zelikman.

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Being more accustomed to outdoor multi-pitch climbing, bouldering is still new to me. Most boulder problems start in strange and in uncomfortable “sit-start” positions that make the routes challenging right off the get-go. It’s pretty much the reason why I need to get my butt to the rock gym on a more regular basis. David [...]

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Kaua’i – The Kalalau Trail

Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by Dan Zelikman.

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In three simple words, Kaua’i is breathtaking. Kim and I agreed that it was one of our favorite places we’ve ever visited together and we hope to make another visit back soon. One of the elements we fell in love with immediately was the famed Kalalau Trail. As far as hiking experiences go, it had [...]

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A Special Canoe – The Hōkūle’a

Posted on 11. May, 2010 by Dan Zelikman.

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“The mission of the Worldwide Voyage is to navigate toward a healthy and sustainable future for ourselves, our home – the Hawaiian Islands – and our Island Earth through voyaging and new ways of learning. Our core message is to mālama (care for) Island Earth – our natural environment, children and all humankind.” For those [...]

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Rock n’ Waves – Waimea

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Dan Zelikman.

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So even though I traded in my rock climbing gear for a surfboard when I moved out to Hawaii, it didn’t mean that I stopped climbing. I’ve been climbing mountains and rock walls since I was fifteen, and trees and houses before that. I once climbed a tree in my front lawn and stayed there [...]

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A Challenging Olomana Hike – Peak 3 of 3

Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Dan Zelikman.

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Continued from the post, Peak Two. This peak was no picnic. After two moderate peaks, this one takes it to the next level. After completing the second peak you have to rappel down a rocky path using a rope that someone (I hope they were good at tying things) tied onto a tree. The decent [...]