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mossimo64
11-21-2007, 08:13 PM
Howdy all, its been a long time and long story to chase that. I will get to the point though.

Heading to Hawaii in a couple weeks, as I was sitting in boredom in beautifull Idaho (part of long story) I had an epiphany; There is canyoneering in Hawaii!

Sooo, I come back to utah (cyberly) in request of any beta, experiences, or some-sort of direction in which to follow once I land, finish a wedding (no not mine thats not part of the story) and have 2 weeks to myself for exploration.

Happy turkey day!

-Peter

Iceaxe
11-21-2007, 08:49 PM
I know ATS was working on guiding some canyons in Hawaii... not sure how that is going but here is some contact info that might get you headed in the right direction.

ATS
http://www.alpinets.com/

I've never done a canyon with these guys but talked with them some, they were always very knowledgable and helpful. Here are a couple promo video's for your viewing pleasure.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbqi4PQSMyA&mode=related&search=


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsxzMvbDiMY&mode=related&search=


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6gAcXcnyfA&mode=related&search=

ratagonia
11-21-2007, 08:57 PM
There is canyoneering in Hawaii!

Sooo, I come back to utah (cyberly) in request of any beta, experiences, or some-sort of direction in which to follow once I land, finish a wedding (no not mine thats not part of the story) and have 2 weeks to myself for exploration.

-Peter

Check out Hike Maui, set up by our pal Dave Black:

http://www.hikemaui.com/template/canyoneering.html

Tom

rcwild
11-22-2007, 04:14 AM
Heading to Hawaii in a couple weeks, as I was sitting in boredom in beautifull Idaho (part of long story) I had an epiphany; There is canyoneering in Hawaii!

Heading there myself the first week of January. Europeans have been poking around the canyons there for more than a decade. American mainlanders started 3 or 4 years ago. Most of the canyoning there so far seems to be focused on Maui, but I've heard stories from the other islands, too.

You will make better use of your time if you hire a guide that can take you to the gems. Hike Maui will be your best choice. Dave Black is living there now, working as Hike Maui's Operations Manager. Dave is an ACA certified guide and instructor.

Canyonbug
11-22-2007, 08:10 AM
You will make better use of your time if you hire a guide that can take you to the gems. Hike Maui will be your best choice. Dave Black is living there now, working as Hike Maui's Operations Manager. Dave is an ACA certified guide and instructor.

Check out the ACA's website (http://www.canyoneering.net) for a link to Dave Black's E-mail. He will be a great resource for your trip over.

Iceaxe
11-22-2007, 09:32 AM
Yeah... Dave's a good guy. You can also PM me if you need his email and/or phone number.

rcwild
11-22-2007, 11:52 AM
Check out the ACA's website (http://www.canyoneering.net) for a link to Dave Black's E-mail. He will be a great resource for your trip over.

Dave's bio is here:

http://www.canyoneering.net/content/index.php?categoryid=108

Email address is:

shiadilaah@yahoo.com

mossimo64
11-22-2007, 02:59 PM
Looks like I will be getting a hold of Dave Black, thanks for the start!