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Path to the top |
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It's harder than it looks, due to the wind and altitude. There is also some ice to deal with near the summit. |
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Me on top |
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It was extremely windy and pretty cold, the wind was practically knocking me over. The sun was also very intense. |
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Hawaiian shrine on top |
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The native Hawaiians come here every year to celebrate the solstice. In the background are some of the world's most powerful earth-based astronomical observatories. |
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Highpoint with Mauna Loa in the background |
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The USGS marker is visible in the lower left. |
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