Sayar Kuchenski on Einstein's Bike 5.12b (PG),
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Bidens pilosa (Spanish needle) and Cenchrus echinatus (sandbur) seeds on a climber’s leg at Makapuu

Climbing the Islands with Aloha!

Hawaii has a great collection of fun and interesting rock climbing routes for climbers of all levels.  From bouldering at Waimea Bay to lead climbing at the 85' Mokuleia wall, there are great cracks, overhangs, crimpy faces, and tricky stemming problems all over the islands... and all amidst breathtaking Hawaiian scenery.  

Malama Ka Aina

Although climbers have been enjoying Hawaii's scenic routes for decades, our local climbing community has worked hard to gain mainstream acceptance and access rights in the islands. In support of these efforts past and present, it is our continuing responsibility to "malama ka aina"... respect, honor and preserve the land.

As with any outdoor activity, please leave nothing behind, and respect and care for any public equipment or supplies you may use.  Bolting and anchoring can be tricky at our local sites, and some areas can be easily damaged, so please leave this to our experienced local route developers. It is our goal that all current and future route development will include every effort to minimize impact on the environment while upholding the highest safety standards and technology.  Lastly, watch out for each other and climb safe!

 

 

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O'ahu Sites
Sport and Trad
> Makapu'u Point
> Mokuleia Wall

 Bouldering
> Helemano Bug Park
> Waimea Bay

Big Island Sites
> South Point (Ka Lae)

At present, route development on our neighbor islands has been limited.  We hope to have more information for you soon.

Check here for info on potential or undeveloped new spots!

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Invasive Species
The Hawaiian Islands are home to thousands of unique, endemic plants and animals, many of which unfortunately comprise about 1/3 of the total species on the U.S. Endangered Species List.  Most of Hawaii’s endangered plants and animals experienced an original reduction in habitat range resulting from urban, agricultural, and stream development.  Now restricted to a much narrower range of population sites, many of these unique plants and animals continue to feel the impacts from a wide suite of introduced, nonnative plants and animals, many of which directly prey upon or compete with our native plants and animals.  Other introduced species indirectly impact native species by altering Hawaii’s native ecosystems, for example, crowding out native plants or making the forests more prone to serious wild fires.  Invasive, nonnative species are considered the most serious threat to the remaining populations of most of the world’s endangered species, including those of Hawaii.

Before visiting us from the U.S. mainland or another country, please thoroughly clean your boots and equipment, so that you are not introducing a new, exotic plant species to Hawaii.  All it takes is one viable seed to establish a serious new plant pest.  Likewise, if you are a resident climber, clean your boots and equipment regularly and particularly if hiking into new areas.  To learn more about Hawaii’s natural ecosystems, visit:  www.hear.org.