All Users

5.3 Construction Camp Use – CLOSED at this time

Non-astronomy users may request stays at Construction Camp. These are persons who have a direct purpose on Mauna Kea and the natural/cultural resources, or ongoing projects on the mountain. Examples include the Wekiu bug scientists, Bishop Museum researchers, or construction contractors. Requests go through the Director of Stewardship, Center for Maunakea Stewardship, or the General […]

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5.2 HP Room Access

HP Room Access List    HP DORMS   CFHT             11 CSO                6 EAO                4 Gemini             3 IRTF               13 Keck                9 SMA                2 Subaru             6 UH                 18   Total   HP Dormitory Rooms:  72  (single occupancy) UH Cabins (4 cabins w/4 rooms per cabin):  16  (double occupancy rooms) CLOSED at this

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5.1 HP Rates

Halepohaku Mid Level Facility is a closed facility open only to members of the Astronomy community or those conducting research in the Science Reserve. Guests are sponsored by the observatories and billed through the sponsoring organization. Effective July 1, 2023 New Rates Below: Overnight Rate: $195/night per person plus any extra meals. Effective July 1,

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4.6.1 Winter Weather Procedures

Mauna Kea can be very hazardous in winter conditions.   Revised 2017-2018 Winter Weather Procedures The MKSS Staff and OMKM Rangers will do all they can to keep the roads open and manage visitor traffic in a safe and orderly manner. However, Observatory staff must cooperate in this effort. Please distribute the attached Winter Logistics package

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