Last weekend, Hawaii's first (and possibly only) snowfall of the year dropped around two feet of snow atop the Big Island's tallest volcano, Mauna Kea. The snow, which was blown into drifts up to eight feet tall in places, closed public access to the summit, which is normally accessible by road.
RELATED: Jackson Hole Smashes January Snowfall Records
Luckily, the road has been cleared, and the summit is again open to the public. Those planning on heading up should be aware, however, that it is still below freezing on the nearly 14,000-foot summit, so heavy clothing is highly recommended.
Alta and Snowbird Closed for a Second Day
Alta and Snowbird Closed for a Second Day
-
Teton Gravity…
-
News
-
18.8K
Snowbird and Alta have both gotten over two feet of snow in the past 48 hours, and forecasts call for another foot by tomorrow. Little Cottonwood Canyon's SR-210 is closed for avalanche mitigation work, and both resort's employees and visitors are confined inside by interlodge travel restrictions. RELATED: Massive Avalanche Cycle Hits Montana's Flathead Range The snow is supposed to slacken throughout Friday night, so the resorts will likely open at some point on Saturday. With three feet of
Vail Skier Dies After Freak Chairlift Accident
Vail Skier Dies After Freak Chairlift Accident
-
Max Ritter
-
News
-
9.4K
A man died last week from accidental hanging after falling off a Vail Chairlift and getting caught in his ski jacket. Wikimedia photo. According to the Aspen Times, a skier fell off a Vail chairlift and died last Thursday. The death was ruled an accident and was attributed to the fact that the 46-year-old man, Jason Varnish from New Jersey, slipped through the seat of the chair, causing his ski jacket to wrap around his neck and compromise his airway. According to witnesses, the folding
Watch a Massive Avalanche Near Winter Park, Colorado
Watch a Massive Avalanche Near Winter Park, Colorado
-
Caleigh Smith
-
News
-
8.9K
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colby Ameden (@colbyonthego) on Feb 11, 2020 at 5:43pm PST A backcountry skier in Colorado captured this crazy video of two huge avalanches on Jones Pass outside of Winter Park, Colorado yesterday. Both were set off intentionally by avalanche mitigation bombs and allude to the avalanche-prone conditions that still exist in Colorado. RELATED: Avalanche Cycle Blasts Montana's Flathead Range General elation ensued after a
MariyaDorothy
February 2nd, 2020
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. It is the highest point in the state of Hawaii. But from this video, we can see that this mountain is fully covered with snow. rodin museum virtual tour The rare winter snowstorm is the reason for this.