Did you realize that if you scaled the Humu'ula Trail to the summit of Mauna Kea (13,796'), you conquered the HIGHEST mountain in the world? Wait, isn't Mt Everest the highest? Yes, but not when measuring from its base to peak. Mauna Kea stretches 33,481 ft from base to peak - a remarkable 4,449 ft taller than Mt Everest. You didn't even need to hire a sherpa! Did you hike through the misty clouds and emerge into the brilliant, crystal-clear sunlight reflecting off the crimson volcanic soil that inevitably found its way into your boots? I hope you witnessed the sunrise or sunset casting its radiant hues upon the shimmering Pacific Ocean because it was truly one of the most remarkable moments for me when I did.