We have a four-inch stack of newspaper and magazine articles written about Hike Maui. Plus, the Hawai'i guidebooks rave about us. These are some of the highlights. . .

Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Honolulu Magazine
"All of (Hike Maui's) guides seem to be encyclopedias in hiking boots, as familiar with the geography, legends, history, botany and archaeology of Maui as they are with the trails of the island.

"For all the knowledge you're picking up, it sure doesn't feel like school. The guides are engaging, conversational.

"By the end of the day I felt as if I had finally gotten to know Maui, in a way that countless other trips to the island had never allowed."

Conde Nast Traveler
"They have the restraint to forgo the guilt-inducing clucking
that's a hallmark of ecotourism."
"They also pack a mean lunch." 

Motorland Magazine
"(Our guide) is part mountain goat, part walking encyclopedia of the local flora, fauna and history.

"On the Hana waterfalls hike, if he sees the flower of the awapuhi plant, a natural hair conditioner, he picks it, squeezes it on your hair--if you're willing--and prompts you to wash it out when you later swim in a waterfall pool."  

Westways Magazine
"Ken Schmitt is much more than a guide; he is a scholar of the esoteric. A naturalist versed in botany, geology, and zoology, Schmitt has also studied philosophy, classical languages and Hawaiian myths, customs and history.

"While I busy myself by trying to suck in enough air to keep moving, Schmitt chats amiably about the curious similarities between certain ancient Hawaiian words and Sanskrit."

Travel & Leisure Magazine
"Back at the Hike Maui van, one man said, 'This has been a great day. In fact, it has been the best day of my entire life.' Guiltily, we all thought of weddings and births of children, but we agreed." 

Boston Herald
"Unguided tourists can find some of the many waterfalls at O'heo Gulch, but few can locate them all. Hike Maui guides can. And that is reason enough to follow their lead. "

Los Angeles Herald Examiner
"(Our guide was) a walking encyclopedia on Maui's flora, fauna, history, geology and legends . . . a guide extraordinaire."

Los Angeles Times
"Nothing is overlooked on (Hike Maui's) hikes."

Guidebooks

Driving and Discovering Hawai'i
"The hike will be challenging, the views astounding, the occurrence unique. Long after you've forgotten what you bought while shopping on Maui, or where you ate, the feelings you experienced on a Hike Maui trek will live on and on." 

Hot on Hawai'i
"Normally, I wouldn't give such glowing reviews to a commercial operation that helps you do what you could easily do yourself, which is walk. But Hike Maui is hardly what you'd consider commercial.

"Considering what you gain in knowledge and experience, the cost of the hikes are well worth the money." 

Fielding Hawai'i
"One of the best outfits for guided treks is Hike Maui."  

Maui A Paradise Guide
"Among the most incredible adventures to be experienced on Maui...

"The average hiker would pass right over the fallen kukui nuts while (our guide) stops, opens several and passes them around for a taste test, warning that they have a strong laxative quality! A small purple blossom, an herbal blood purifier, is sampled, a juicy guava and lilikoi are tasted and the base of one of the pandanus blossoms with a caramel-like flavor can be chewed on." 

Frommers Hawai'i
"Those interested in seeing backcountry--complete with virgin waterfalls, remote wilderness trails, and quiet meditative settings--should contact Hike Maui."

Hawai'i Handbook
"A day with (Hike Maui) is a classic outdoor experience. Don't miss it."