Highpointers at Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge…

Now is the time… January 9th through January 16th 2010!!!

The Highpointers Club will be there!!!

“Wilderness Wildlife Week” is the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience offering a series of activities sure to connect visitors with the wide, wonderful world of the great outdoors.

In 2010, celebrate the 20th anniversary of this very special event. Visitors will enjoy more than 100 experts sharing their knowledge of the outdoors in more than 175 seminars, lectures and hands-on workshops. 

Get up close to nature with your choice of more than 50 guided walks and hikes. Music lovers will enjoy tunes performed by authentic Smoky Mountain musicians at AppalachiaFest.

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Scoop up Neat Highpointer Stuff…

Awards, Patches, Books…

The latest Mercantile price list is out.  Other than new items, reasonable prices and a new postage rate, nothing has changed.  Hah!!!  Mother Merc has always something on the stove. 

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Highpointers eBulletin of December 16, 2009

Here’s the latest Highpointers e-news.
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Issue #86 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2009

Apex to Zenith Issue 86 Third Quarter 2009Photos of the 2009 convention and Jack Bennett’s guide to Canadian high points were among the highlights of Issue 86 of Apex to Zenith Fall edition.

(This one came out later than normal due to several unexpected issues.  Don’t worry, we’ll get back to our regular schedule as soon as possible.  – The Membership Guy)

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New at the Merc: Wristbands, Windbreakers, Calendar

Highpointing BandSeveral new items are now at the Highpointers Merc including the wrist bands, windbreaker, Highpointers Foundation decal, and the 2010 calendar.

Don’t forget… the new Highpointers Club 2010 Calendar is available as well.  Get yours now before it’s too late.

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Highpointers eBulletin – November 22, 2009

Craig Noland has posted the November 22, 2009 issue of the Highpointers e-Bulletin
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John Keator discusses High Point, New Jersey

New Jersey High Point State Park Superintendent John Keator talked about the park at the 2009 Highpointers Convention at High Point. John paid his own way despite our offers to pay for his dinner. He has some amazing stories about alpine New Jersey.

Highpointers October 12, 2009 E-Bulletin

Here’s the October 12, 2009 e-bulletin.

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Highpointers on Today Show


Here’s the video of our few seconds of fame in the background of the Today Show during the Highpointers 2009 Convention trip to New York City.

Notable 2009 Highpoint Completions

John Mitchler discussed notable completers in 2009 during the Highpointers Convention in New Jersey. Among the completers was an 81-year-old man plus John also completed all the U.S. territories.