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iVeg wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:01 pm

Hawaii

Edit: Maui had 2 missing hikers in the past month. Amanda Eller went off trail from Makawao and was lost for 16 days. Kekai Mina hiked the Cross Above Wailuku [and fell?]. He was missing for about a week before they found his body.

I *USED TO* hike alone a lot. It's easy to get caught at sunset. It gets dark FAST. Elevation can change rapidly [ie Kaupo Gap on Hana side - 1000 foot drop.] A'a lava can be sharp. Wet rock can be slippery. Cinder rock can crumble. Cell phones can drain out looking for reception.

I was trying to have a little fun with it, though.

Cybronica wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:46 am

While that sounds terrifying, it also sounds wonderful. I’ve only been once, to the big island, but it was amazing!