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An ancient Hawaiian sport is making a comeback

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Published May 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM EDT

There's an ancient tradition in Hawaii that involves riding a narrow, wooden sled down a mountain track. Some practitioners are reviving it.

Catherine Cluett Pactol

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