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fromBikerumor
3 hours ago

Phil Gaimon Reclaims Mauna Kea KOM, Calling it 'Worst 40th Birthday Ever.'

Former World Tour pro turned KOM hunter, YouTube, and social media star, Phil Gaimon, just reclaimed the KOM on Mauna Kea. On the Big Island of Hawaii, the Mauna Kea climb is considered one of the toughest road climbs in the world, ascending 13,762 vertical feet over 55.59 miles from sea level to the observatories on the summit. Gaimon, who has been posting updates from Hawaii for the past week or so, announced the success of his KOM attempt yesterday, on his 40th Birthday.
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fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

Hawaii Gets 10 Inches of Snow as Kona Low Dusts Mauna Kea - SnowBrains

A Kona Low brought widespread precipitation and an estimated 10 inches of snow to Mauna Kea's summit December 4–5, marking a rare significant snowfall.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Hawaii Under Winter Weather Advisory With 4" of Snow Forecast - SnowBrains

While snow in Hawaii may surprise many, it is a regular event on the state's tallest volcanic peaks. The high elevations of Mauna Kea (a dormant volcano), which rises to 13,796 feet, and Mauna Loa (the world's largest active volcano), at 13,678 feet, create a sub-Arctic climate at their summits. According to Tom Birchard, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Honolulu, snowfall occurs on average five to eight times per year, primarily during Hawaii's wet season from October through April.
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fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Parts of Hawaii hit with snow - but don't worry, it's actually quite normal

Snow fell in Hawaii on Friday, showcasing its unique winter weather on mountaintops despite the tropical climate.
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