Going this weekend. Comment or send an email if you need a ride.

Check Mauna Kea Webcams - http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi

Update!
Probably NOT going this weekend! The road is still closed and the rain… she nevah stop! HO! More rain than evah!

So, we’re getting sla-ammend! Just got back from checking out the waterfalls. I’m a newbie here but I haven’t seen Rainbow Falls dump like this ever, I usually make it a point to go check it out. I guess I won’t have to again.

I have photos stuck on my phone that I’m using for my internet connection at the moment… Soon they come!

Get Ready To Ride.

PS Thanks for the call Christian! We go Soon! You’re on the trip.

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Here’s some photos from our rides last week. Nice to see some familiar faces and some new ones!

Keahi hittin’ a small kicker in the Poi Bowl on Mauna Kea

More photos at the BigIslandHawaii account on Flickr.

There’s a storm that generates itself from the top of Mauna Kea. It’s called the Pineapple Express.

• Read more about the Pineapple Express at Answers.com
• Read an article from last month about the Pineapple Express
• Pineapple Express News article (from 2006)

Okay, maybe not from the “Top of Mauna Kea” I made that up.

Okay, the weather has been too much to keep up with.

So here’s the url so you can check the road conditions for yourself. It’s been opening and closing daily it seems due to new snow falls.

Current Mauna Kea Road Conditions :
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/road-conditions/

The Mauna Kea Webcams from the Mauna Kea Weather Center website :
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi

All of the great SCUBA diving locations referenced on this page can be accessed from shore without a boat. Great resource. Got any more dive resources?

The images of the snow on top of Mauna Kea today on Hawai`i Island will make you drool but the road closure will make you cry. We can only hope that one of more of the rescuers yesterday got to ride some of that fresh pow pow…

Anyone want to donate a snowmobile or snow-ready quad for our adventures?

That’s the reports we’re getting from the newspapers and radio. Can we be on the rescue team? Should scientist be required to take snowboarding lessons and should they have snowboards on hand for emergencies?

Okay, I’m a little excited. Let’s just hope the roads get cleared.  We’ll be up there in the am with power bars astronomy dudes…

Ho, it really dumped last night and yesterday all day and the mountain tops are covered. It looks a bit thin to me but check out the Mauna Kea webcams yourself and post your comments.

The city of Volcano is a bit removed from the rest of the island (and for good reason). So you if you want to stay near the park, your choices are somewhat limited. There are some bed and breakfasts and alternative places to stay with great hospitality and amenities.

Also be sure and check out Hawaii Big Island Volcano Updates before booking your trip. Portions of the park could be closed and could affect the quality of your Park visit.

These are just a few of the obvious choices offered very close to the park -within walking distance.

• The Volcano House is located in the park across from the visitor center. (808) 967-7321 This place is kewl. You’ll like it.
• There’s also camping nearby at Namakani Paio (10 minute walk). Reserve your spot through the Volcano National Park Service.
• There’s also camping at Kulanaokuaiki. Reserve your spot through the Volcano National Park Service.

More information on camping around the Big Island is available through the County and State of Hawai`i.

• County of Hawai`i, Department of Parks and Recreation (808) 961-8311
• State of Hawai`i , Department of Land and Natural Resources (808) 974-6200

Know before you go!

Check the latest volcano eruption update here.

Got another resource to add? Are any of the resource above outdated?
Please let us know!