02-06-2019, 03:43 AM
The ancient Hawaiians practiced a similar sport, more like sledding or tobogganing than skiing:
Holua sledding, the death-defying sport of Hawaiian chiefs
In Keauhou, a mile-long engineering marvel allowed alii (chiefs) to ride down a mountain at 50 miles per hour all the way to the sea.
https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/h...ian-chiefs
But I agree with TomK, now is not the time for disturbing the Mauna over meaningless stunts by jacka$$ daredevils and thrill seekers. Even if there is minimal or no environmental damage, it will be called out by some as disrespect of the aina and cultural appropriation.
“I think your article has been interpreted as that you were OK with dwarf-tossing.” - Sen Mazie Hirono 2/5/19, questioning the qualifications of a judicial nominee, perhaps with empathy for the Menehune, and their historical plight
Holua sledding, the death-defying sport of Hawaiian chiefs
In Keauhou, a mile-long engineering marvel allowed alii (chiefs) to ride down a mountain at 50 miles per hour all the way to the sea.
https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/h...ian-chiefs
But I agree with TomK, now is not the time for disturbing the Mauna over meaningless stunts by jacka$$ daredevils and thrill seekers. Even if there is minimal or no environmental damage, it will be called out by some as disrespect of the aina and cultural appropriation.
“I think your article has been interpreted as that you were OK with dwarf-tossing.” - Sen Mazie Hirono 2/5/19, questioning the qualifications of a judicial nominee, perhaps with empathy for the Menehune, and their historical plight
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