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Kauai Backcountry Adventures: A Zip Ride through Paradise

by David Pambianchi

Just Zipping along Photos: David Pambianchi

If you happen to like lush tropical forests, jagged volcanic mountains, rivers, and lots of waterfalls, but prefer less hiking and more of a quick rush, then Backcountry Adventure Zip Line rides call to you.

Coming in for a landing

Harnessed to a cable, you ride down mountain slopes across a Kauai valley overlooking constantly changing shades of green, a river, everywhere mist, rain and running water. You can take a dip in a stream, admire a bird's nest in a bamboo tree or simply have a laugh as the dedicated and experienced crew shares some Hawaiian tour-guide humor.

The crew: Alohi, Jaime and Moses

As close as you can get to riding on a rainbow, you can check out their web site at: http://www.kauaibackcountry.com/.