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		<title>Greylock Thunderbolt Ski Race Back on After 50 Years</title>
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The Thunderbolt ski race down Mount Greylock is back on today after problems with not enough snow.
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		<title>Registration Form for 2010 Highpointers Convention Oct. 7-9 in Mississippi</title>
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Registration has started for the 2010 Highpointers Club Annual Convention
 It will be Held October 7th - 9th Highlighting the Mississippi Highpoint on Woodall Mountain.

*** Pdf and Word Files at the bottom of this page ***
Convention Fees are $75  Adult , Youth Fee (6-15 years) is $6o each and Child Fee (5 years &#38; under) is $50 for each.
Deadline is September 10th 2010. After this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cops on Top</title>
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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.

The organization is not formally associated with the Highpointers Club.
According to its website:
Cops on Top was founded by Captain Keith McPheeters of the Farmington New Mexico Police [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/03/09/cops-on-top/</link>
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		<title>Mark Zimmer raising funds for Alzheimers via Summit Up climb</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mark Zimmer, from Grand Rapids, is seeking to climb all 50 states to raise money for Alzheimers via Summit Up.
Mark’s efforts have gotten considerable  publicity including mention by Leeza Gibbons, radio interviews, and interviews in Michigan newspapers. 
The Highpointers Club is not formally involved in his quest.
You can read his blog or contribute via Facebook.
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		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/03/09/mark-zimmer-raising-funds-for-alzheimers-via-summit-up-climb/</link>
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		<title>Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up Climb of 50 States June 26-July 5, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/03/09/climb-up-so-kids-can-grow-up-climb-of-50-states-june-26-july-5-2010/</link>
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		<title>Midwest Motorist article on Magazine Mountain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The March &#8211; 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&#8217;s said about us!
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		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/03/01/midwest-motorist-article-on-magazine-mountain/</link>
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		<title>The Hays Daily News article on Mount Sunflower</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The Hays Daily News&#8221; published an article on the Mount Sunflower&#8217;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 &#8211; mcorn@dailynews.net
The article notes:  Mount Sunflower is located entirely on private ground, land owned by Ed Harold&#8217;s sister, Rae Marie Jones, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/02/28/hays-daily-news-article-on-mount-sunflower-owners/</link>
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		<title>NJ.com interview with Mike Schwartz on climbing highest points of New Jersey counties</title>
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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.

N.J. climbers explore lesser-known mountains, hard-to-reach peaks
By Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger
February 22, 2010, 5:05AM
Hiking the peaks over 1000 feet in New Jersey
It says:
There’s a subset of peakbaggers called highpointers who aim for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/02/28/nj-com-interview-with-mike-schwartz-on-climbing-highest-points-of-new-jersey-counties/</link>
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		<title>Auction for Signed  &#8220;Maurice Herzog &#8211; Annapurna&#8221; Ends March 23</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 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&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/02/15/the-highpointer-foundation-silent-auction-ends-march-23rd/</link>
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		<title>Highpointers eBulletin of February 14, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The following is the &#8220;Highpointers eBulletin&#8221; of February 14, 2010.  These are sent to current members that have a good email address.  Is your email address good?
Having problems getting your eBulletins? Make sure that you have membership@highpointers.org listed in your address book. That should clear &#8220;Junk Filters&#8221; and let them pass.  
 
If you have any sort of spam blocker [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/02/14/highpointers-ebulletin-of-february-14-2010/</link>
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		<title>253 MPH Wind in Australia Bests Mount Washington</title>
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Here&#8217;s an article that notes that Mount Washington 231 mph wind on April 12, 1934 has been toppled.
The new world record has been set by a gust of 253 mph on Australia&#8217;s Barrow Island during Cyclone Olivia in 1996.
253 mph gust on Australia&#8217;s Barrow Island during Cyclone Olivia in 1996
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		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/02/10/253-mph-wind-in-australia-bests-mount-washington/</link>
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		<title>Video of Taum Sauk Reservoir Construction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an interesting article and video on the Taum Sauk reservoir construction.
Roller-Compacted Concrete Delivers Rapid, Efficient Dam Rebuild which was posted January 27, 2010.

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		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/02/10/video-of-taum-sauk-reservoir-construction/</link>
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		<title>Highpointers e-Bulletin of January 22, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Highpointers e-Bulletin of January 22, 2010.

Here is a bit of information that we need to pass out to you for the new year. Many of the members have renewed for the 3 year maximum so a grand thank you to you!  It&#8217;s just $60 for 3 years and it really saves us / The Club [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/01/22/highpointers-e-bulletin-of-january-22-2010/</link>
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		<title>Highpointers Powerpoint Presentation</title>
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The Highpointers Club Marketing Committee has created a PowerPoint presentation for Club members to share with audiences to tell the story of the Club and for members to share their own highpointing adventures.
Bill and Rosemary have done a bang up job getting this presentation together.  The beauty of it is that you can customize it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/01/18/highpointers-powerpoint-presentation/</link>
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		<title>Count Updates Via Voicemail or Text Messaging&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HIGHPOINTERS HOTLINE!!!
Leave your count changes, as well as address changes on the voice mail, or send via text messaging.  So far, this is working great!!!  Keep them coming. 
Just listen to the directions, don&#8217;t get excited (it&#8217;s just a recording) and give us your updates, reports, address changes, email changes, etc&#8230; 
If you think you didn&#8217;t get [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/01/18/count-updates-via-voicemail-or-text-messaging/</link>
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		<title>Highpointers Club Memberships for Family and Friends&#8230;</title>
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Sign up friends and family for a Highpointers Club Membership.
Just $20 (US) and $25 (Foreign) per year will get their membership started!!!
Club Memberships make the perfect gift for friends and family members that love the outdoors and enjoying traveling off of the beaten path.  We started offering these gift memberships last year and it was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2010/01/01/club-memberships-for-the-holidays/</link>
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		<title>Highpointers at Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now is the time&#8230; January 9th through January 16th 2010!!!
The Highpointers Club will be there!!!
&#8220;Wilderness Wildlife Week&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2009/12/22/wilderness-wildlife-week-in-pigeon-forge-tn/</link>
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		<title>Scoop up Neat Highpointer Stuff&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Awards, Patches, Books&#8230;
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. 
Be sure to check back often for something good.Completers:  48 and 50 completers who wish to order a completion plaque can do so through [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2009/12/21/last-chance-to-scoop-up-neat-highpointer-christmas-gifts/</link>
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		<title>Highpointers eBulletin of December 16, 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the latest Highpointers e-news.

Here is a bit of information that we need to pass out before the Holidays.  Thanks for all that have renewed for the 3 year maximum.  It&#8217;s just $60 for 3 years and it really saves us / The Club much time, effort and money. 
Get you Holiday orders in ASAP.  Remember, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2009/12/13/highpointers-e-news-of-december-16-2009/</link>
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		<title>Apex to Zenith Issue 86</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Photos of the 2009 convention and Jack Bennett&#8217;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&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ll get back to our regular schedule as soon as possible.  &#8211; The Membership Guy)
Cover &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://highpointers.org/archives/2009/11/30/apex-to-zenith-issue-86/</link>
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