Mauna Kea, USA - Hawaii
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Mauna Kea summary
Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano, is one of the highest island mountains in the world. It is located on the main island of Hawaii along with its slightly smaller neighboring mountain, Mauna Loa (13,667 ft.). If Mauna Kea's height is measured from its base (18,000 feet below sea level), it surpasses even Mount Everest, and is the world's highest mountain (31,796 ft.). Although there is no historical record of Mauna Kea's eruption, geologic evidence suggests that the volcano last erupted around 1650, and eruptions are present in traditional Hawaiian folklore. According to legend, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa were the domains of two opposing goddesses, Poliahu and Pele, respectively. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions were produced from their violent rivalry.
Resorts close to Mauna Kea include:
Mt Shasta (3951 km),
Stover Mountain Ski Area (3964 km),
Dodge Ridge (3980 km),
Badger Pass Ski Area (3984 km),
Bear Valley (3985 km),
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| Summit: 4205 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 10% Int: 25% Adv: 65% |
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| Vertical Drop: 4203 m |
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| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 2 |
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Acres of ski: 2400 |
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Nearest Airport: Honolulu |
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Visitor Reviews of Mauna Kea
Pat Wright from UNITED STATES writes:
I have a great deal 0of experience skiing Mauna Kea as I am a guide there. There are no lifts, skiing guide services or ski patrol. On the other hand there are no lift tickets. There is a good road to the top that is maintained by the observatories. Most folks just take up a 4x4 with a group of friends and take turns driving the shuttle vehicle. There is a great deal of backcountry terrain and some of it is steep up to 40 degrees. You can ski Mauna Kea with as little as 8 inches of snow because the cinder cone terrain is so smooth.
2005-01-03 |
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