Journey the treacherous eleven-mile trail along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast into one of nature’s most extraordinary wonders-Kalalau Valley. For centuries this isolated, almost inaccessible place has attacted hikers, nature enthusiasts, escapists, and even outlaws. Few people actually reach Kalalau Valley along the strenuous cliff trail, but those who do are changed forever.

Here are stories of people who have made it-accounts of adventure, achievement, humor, spirituality, and sheer survival. The voices of these narratives are infused with awe of this legendary valley, world-renowned for its breathtaking beauty and formidable remoteness.

Authors: Terence James Moeller and William Gladstone