Scaling Hawaii’s Highest Peak

Lessons from an eight-hour hike into the clouds.

Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash

Mauna Kea is technically considered the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base, on the ocean floor, to its summit, covering a distance of over 33,500 feet. Its peak rests at 13,803 feet and is a popular day hike for adventure enthusiasts on the Big Island of Hawaii.