Greylock Thunderbolt Ski Race Back on After 50 Years
March 13th, 2010
The Thunderbolt ski race down Mount Greylock is back on today after problems with not enough snow.
Registration Form for 2010 Highpointers Convention Oct. 7-9 in Mississippi
March 10th, 2010
Registration has started for the 2010 Highpointers Club Annual Convention
It will be Held October 7th - 9th Highlighting the Mississippi Highpoint on Woodall Mountain.
Cops on Top
March 9th, 2010
Cops on Top is planning its fifth consecutive year in which it will try to have climbers visit state summits. This year the event takes place on June 26, 2010.
Mark Zimmer raising funds for Alzheimers via Summit Up climb
March 9th, 2010
Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up Climb of 50 States June 26-July 5, 2010
March 9th, 2010
Climb Up so Kids Can Grow Up is seeking climbers to participate in a climb of all 50 states on June 26 – July 5, 2010 to raise money for children with AIDS.
This organization is not affiliated with the Highpointers Club. Their 50 points climb page is: climbupsokidscangrowup.com. They have also climbs of other peaks. Here’s that link.According to their website, Climb Up the Fifty is a fundraising event created to benefit kids with AIDs. Read the rest of this entry »
Midwest Motorist article on Magazine Mountain
March 1st, 2010
The March – April issue of Midwest Motors for AAA has a two page spread on Magazine Mountain AR.
These things are great for Highpointing.
Just send media items that appear in your neighborhood and let us know just what’s said about us!
The Hays Daily News article on Mount Sunflower
February 28th, 2010“The Hays Daily News” published an article on the Mount Sunflower’s Owners and Managers.
On top of Mount Sunflower
Published on -2/12/2010, 10:53 AM (Originally published Aug, 28, 2008, in The Hays Daily News)
By MIKE CORN – mcorn@dailynews.net
Mount Sunflower KS
The article notes: Mount Sunflower is located entirely on private ground, land owned by Ed Harold’s sister, Rae Marie Jones, BigFork, Mont. Harold manages the quarter-section of ground that includes the high point, along with other ground he either has enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program or grazes cattle on.
NJ.com interview with Mike Schwartz on climbing highest points of New Jersey counties
February 28th, 2010| Hiking the peaks over 1000 feet in New Jersey |
NJ.com has an an interview with Mike Schwartz on climbing the highest points of New Jersey counties.
Auction for Signed “Maurice Herzog – Annapurna” Ends March 23
February 15th, 2010The featured item this quarter is an Original/Signed Copy of 
from 1953.
Now that author Mr. Herzog is in his nineties, and rarely signs books anymore, this a great opportunity, so don’t let it pass by.
Herzog was the leader of the famed 1950 French expedition. The team discovered the approach to Annapurna, then proceeded to climb it, the very first ascent of an 8,000 meter peak. The team was beset with disasters, mostly on the descent, and they were fortunate to live to tell the tale. Herzog lost most of his fingers and toes, and signs his books with great difficulty. Read the rest of this entry »
Highpointers eBulletin of February 14, 2010
February 14th, 2010The following is the “Highpointers eBulletin” of February 14, 2010. These are sent to current members that have a good email address. Is your email address good?
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