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americasroof highpoint news- Investigation Into How McKinley Climber Perished While Following Guide’s Orders and Another Climber Ignoring the Orders Survived
- Mount Sunflower Repairs
- Time Lapse of Timberline Lodge
- Timberline Posts Plans for Water Park on April Fools Day
- Nifty Photos of Mount Rainier’s Lenticular Clouds
- Mile…Mile & A Half Documentary on Hiking the John Muir Trail
- Mount Rainier Concession Up For Bid
- Fatality on Mount Hood on Feburary 6, 2012
- Man Arrested for “Stealing” Glacier
- Mauna Kea Covered in Snow
- 4 Missing on Mount Rainier After Being Missing for a Week
- Lost Hiker Burned Money to Keep Warm at Mount Rainier
- Auroras From Mount Washington
- Fatal Fall at Tuckerman Ravine
- History of Washington,DC’s highest point Fort Reno
- Amazing Story of Helicopter Escorting Hikers Out of Rainier After Shooting
- 15-Year-Old Jordon Romero Youngest to Complete 7 Summits With Summit on Vinson Massif
- Time Lapse of Geminid Meteor Shower By Mount Whitney
- Monument to Douglas Fir Namesake David Douglas on Mauna Kea where he died
- European Crisis on Mauna Kea: Dutch Leave Telescope; British Expected to Follow Suit
Category Archives: General
Jakk Longacre “Last 50 Steps” Tour of Highpoints
Highpointer Club Founder Jakk Longacre recorded the “Last 50 Steps” probably in the late 1990s in which he told his experiences of climbing each of the 50 states. Members could get the VHS tape. Many thanks to Paul Light, who … Continue reading
Bob Mitchler (1920-2012)
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Mitchler, a kindly gentleman who was a regular convention attendee along with his wife Helen. Bob, a World War II Navy vet and a former Illinois state senator, is the … Continue reading
Apex to Zenith Issue #97 Second Quarter 2012
Issue #97 Apex to Zenith (Second Quarter – Spring/Summer 2012) is out.
2012 Oregon Convention Registration and Information (Updated in April 2012)
Here’s the 2012 Oregon Registration packet for the convention to be held June 8-9 at Mount Hood. **Registration (updated in April 2012 with Apex to Zenith issue #97) *Activities for Oregon 2012 (updated in April 2012 with Apex to Zenith … Continue reading
Mike Bayer’s Gannett Epic Climb Video
Club member Mike Bayer has this nifty 3 part Gannett Epic climb adventure on Youtube.
Signed Copy of “Everest: Summit of Achievement” in Highpointers Foundation Silent Auction Deadline April 12
The Highpointers Foundation Silent Auction is selling a signed copy of “Everest: Summit of Achievement” Signed by Stephen Venables and Chris Bonington. The Auction ends 4 pm, MDT April 12, 2012
Issue #96 of “Apex to Zenith” First Quarter 2012
Issue #96 (First Quarter (Spring 2012) is out.
2012 Access Dates for Illinois
Charles Mound is private property with the owners house near the summit. In its history has been closed to the public and there has been a fee. The owners have given us permission to visit the summit during daylight hours … Continue reading
Cops on Top 2012 Summits for Heroes Seeks to Climb All 50 States on June 30
Cops on Tops is planning its annual Summits for Heroes on Satuday, June 30 when it wants climbers to visit all 50 states. Last year 700 law enforcement officers, police survivors, supporters, friends and family members participated in the event. … Continue reading
Issue #95 of “Apex to Zenith” Fourth Quarter 2011
Issue #95 Fourth Quarter 2011 (winter) of “Apex to Zenith” is out. Here’s some highlights: