Conserving Hawaii, One Zip at a Time
At Skyline, we are conservationists at heart. Since 2002, we have planted over 20,000 native trees, hosted hundreds of community reforestation and ocean cleanup events, and given over $1.8 million to environmental and community nonprofits. We love Hawaii as much as you do, and we want to do everything we can to conserve this beautiful land for future generations.
Long Live the Koa!
Since 2002, we have worked methodically to restore the native forest at Pōhakuokalā Gulch, the site of our Haleakalā 5-Line Zipline Tour. We’ve removed invasive Eucalyptus trees, which are water hungry and unhealthy for endemic birds, and reintroduced 38 species of native trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns. Over the past 20 years, we’ve planted more than 20,000 native trees and plants, including some native Koa that are now over 40 feet tall (!), providing native birds and insects a place to thrive.
Adventure Positive. Carbon Neutral.
Since 2006, Skyline Hawaii has been a carbon-neutral company, working with carbonfund.org to reduce and offset our carbon footprint. Our goal is to eventually utilize electric vehicles for our tours as technology and funds allow.
Skyline is the first zipline operator in the world to join 1% for the Planet—a group of businesses committed to giving at least 1% of all sales back to environmental conservation. And because we take our “Do Good. Have Fun.” mantra very seriously, we also give to multiple other community and health nonprofits just for good measure.
20,000 Native Trees Planted
We’ve spent decades reforesting Maui, replacing non-native Eucalyptus with native Koa trees.
100% Carbon Neutral
We're certified carbon neutral through our work with carbonfund.org. We installed solar panels on our office buildings.
$1.8 Million Donated
As part of 1% for the Planet, we’ve given nearly $2M to environmental and community nonprofits groups.
Over 85,000 lbs of Food Donated
Our staff get Paid Service Days to volunteer for food banks, reforestation events, and ocean cleanups.
A Culture as Rich as the Land.
At Skyline, we’re not just about eco-adventures. Sharing the history and stories of the Hawaiian culture is a key focus of our tours. Each tour and zipline guide is given extensive environmental and cultural training that includes Hawaiian language fundamentals, information on longstanding Hawaiian cultural traditions, and the history of the islands. Guests learn about the history of the islands from the reign of King Kamehameha, who ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1795-1819, through its years as a republic and its annexation to the US in 1898, to the present day. We know Hawaii is a stunning place, not just for its beautiful views and lush landscapes, but because of the people who inhabit the land. The more our guests know about the culture, the more authentic their experience of the islands will be.
Kama‘aina: We’re All Family Here
Every year, Skyline Hawaii donates a day’s worth of zips to local charities serving Maui’s at-risk youth. We’ve donated over 85,000 pounds of food to local food banks. And because we believe service begins with each one of us, our staff accrues Paid Service Days, allowing them to volunteer in the community while being paid their full wage. It’s all a part of Kuleana, our responsibility to this beautiful land and its even more beautiful people.
