Tonight’s Civil Cafe will climb the mountain — and we’re not taking the easy path.

Listen to our panel of experts discussÌýa host of issuesÌýrelated toÌýone of Hawaii’s favorite outdoor activities. They’ll touch on safety, liability, trailÌýcapacities, public lands and trail care, among others. What are the benefits, risks and responsibilities? WhereÌýdo tourists fit into the picture?

The panelÌýconsists of:

  • Denby Fawcett, author, “Secrets of Diamond Head: A History and Trail Guide;” and award-winningÌýjournalist
  • State Sen. Laura Thielen, former chairwoman of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
  • Curt Cottrell, DLNR Parks Division assistant administrator
  • John Hall of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club

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