Hawaii is largely occupied by a rugged landscape, with volcanoes responsible for the formation of the islands. Colorado, too, is made of a rugged landscape near Boulder.
The Colorado Rockies may not be as high as the peaks in Hawaii, but both are very intimidating.
Hawaii:
There is a fundamental difference between the similarity in landscape, however...
Colorado:
Hawaii:
Hawaii's tropical climate would never allow the peaks to be covered in snow like the Colorado Rockies...
Sources:
Regional Landscapes of the United States and Canada
