Harsh environment
When approaching the summit of Mauna Kea, the steep slopes can become very hazardous under extreme weather conditions, with ice, snow, and powerful winds. Scaling the mountain roads usually requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Photograph by Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT),
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Comments and requests to Jean-Charles Cuillandre
[jcc@cfht.hawaii.edu]