Club Treasurer Kevin Baker spoke to the Pikes Peak Section of the Colorado Mountain Club on May 8, 2010. His topic was his ascents of difficult state highpoints and winter…
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History: June 1991 Backpacker Magazine Article on Highpointers Club
Thanks to Google Books here’s a copy of the June 1991 issue of Backpacker Magazine on the Club (317 members and dues of $5 and 16 50-state completers, featuring an…
Highpointers Blogging from Mount McKinley
A couple Club members are blogging this year as they climb Denali. Troy Bacon from Indiana is with the Cops on Top team that is currently on the mountain. You…
New Address for Black Mountain, Kentucky Waiver
UPDATE MAY 3, 2010 Penn Virginia has moved to a new location and changed its legal name. Please send the release to the new Penn Virginia. If you are sending…
Did Obama Do A Stealth Visit to DC Highpoint?
Blogs and news outlets were literally all a twitter on April 14 after President Obama paid a visit to Fort Reno without his usual press contingent. Blogs speculated that he…
Highpointing Prepares Illinois Student for Geographic Bee
The Sun-Times Media has an article on 14-year-old Andy Geldean at Channahon Junior High in Illinois whose highpointing family Michael and Nancy Geldean and their trips including Mount Whitney have…
Highpointers e-Bulletin of April 18, 2010
Well, it certainly looks as though “Spring has Sprung” already, at least here in the Southeastern portion of the country. Now is the time for Highpointing to go full swing! …
New Website for Kenton, Oklahoma Merc
The Merc in Kenton, Oklahoma by Black Mesa has a new website: kentonmercantile.net
Issue #87 of “Apex to Zenith” Fourth Quarter 2009
Issue #87 – Fourth Quarter 2009 is now out. The issue was delayed for an assortment of reasons including a computer crash but it’s worth the wait.
History of the Club on Suite 101
Steve Urbanski has written a history of the Club on Suite 101.
Highpoints by Elevation and Date Admitted
Most highpointers will “randomly” climb the state highpoints. Others may like a little order in their quest. For example, climbing the highpoints by elevation (lowest <-> highest) or by date…
Cops on Top
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
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…
Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up Climb of 50 States June 26-July 5, 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…
Midwest Motorist article on Magazine Mountain
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…
The Hays Daily News article on Mount Sunflower
“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…
NJ.com interview with Mike Schwartz on climbing highest points of New Jersey counties
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.
Highpointers eBulletin of February 14, 2010
The 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? Having problems getting your…
253 MPH Wind in Australia Bests Mount Washington
Here’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…
Highpointers e-Bulletin of January 22, 2010
Highpointers e-Bulletin of January 22, 2010.
Highpointer Foundation New “Silent Auction” to March 23rd…
The Highpointers Foundation has launched a Silent Auction capability on their website so check it out!!! The first Silent Auction ended at the NJ-09 convention, with $500 being raised when…
Count Updates Via Voicemail or Text Messaging…
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…
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…
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…
Highpointers eBulletin of December 16, 2009
Here’s the latest Highpointers e-news.
Issue #86 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2009
Photos 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…
New at the Merc: Wristbands, Windbreakers, Calendar
Several 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…
Highpointers eBulletin – November 22, 2009
Craig Noland has posted the November 22, 2009 issue of the Highpointers e-Bulletin
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…
Highpointers October 12, 2009 E-Bulletin
Here’s the October 12, 2009 e-bulletin.