Tennessee (GSMNP/Clingmans Dome): A reminder from Highpointer Lee Price in Jamestown NC, US-441 (Newfound Gap Road) repaving between Collins Creek Picnic Area south to the boundary with Cherokee, NC is…
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Mount Mitchell NC Tower Open for Visitation Road Work Still Ongoing…
Tower construction is complete and they are “unofficially” open to the public. They should have an official opening next month but we are not keeping visitors from the tower. Access to Mount…
Issue #84 of “Apex to Zenith” First Quarter 2009
Highlight os Issue #84 Apex to Zenith, Spring 2009 include:
Highpointers at “The Adventure Summit”…
The Adventure Summit is a joint production of Five Rivers Outdoors, the Outdoor Recreation Department of Five Rivers MetroParks and the Outdoor Resource Center of Wright State University and is an event…
Sites of Interest Around High Point, New Jersey
There’s lots of intresting sites close to the Highpointers Convention headquarters at the Hunts Landing Best Western in Matamoras, Pennsylvania. They include: Area sites of interest include:
National PTSD Awareness Campaign Officially Kicked-Off at Campbell Hill, Ohio…
On January 17th, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, “Summit For Soldiers” launched a Nationwide Awareness Campaign that will visit the highest points of all 50 States to bring attention to a silent killer…
The Highpointers Club at the 19th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™
Just a reminder… “Wilderness Week in Pigeon Forge” begins its 19th year on January 10-17, 2009, with a series of outdoor themed activities designed to connect visitors with the outdoor…
Issue #83 of “Apex to Zenith” Fourth Quarter 2008
Highlights of the Fourth Quarter (Winter) issue #83 of Apex to Zenith which is available to members include: Cover – Highpointing The Great One – Denali (Part 2), Kyle Atkins capturing…
Jack and Joyce Parsell Article…
There is an article that was published in the Sunday, December 14th edition of The Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown New York) featuring Highpointers Jack and Joyce Parsell. Just about everyone…
Interview With Josh Spooner on WCCO
Eric Nelson at WCCO in Minneapolis interviewed Josh Spooner about the Highpointers Club following the New York Times article. Listen to the 12 minute interview here.
Issue #82 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2008
Highlights of the Third Quarter (Fall) issue #82 of Apex to Zenith which is available to members include: Cover – Highpointing The Great One – Denali, Illinois Highpoint owner Jean Wuebels…
Highpointers in the News…
Highpointing keeps making it’s rounds in the media and this time it makes it into the “Travel Section” of the Sunday New York Times. The writer, Jane Margolies, interviewed several notable…
Mount Arvon, Michigan Update…
Club Liasions Director Stony Burk informs us that “The logging has been completed at and around Mount Arvon at the Michigan highpoint. The road and berm were restored to original condition. A…
Highpointing Makes “GEICO direct” Magazine…
There is a wonderful four page color layout about Highpointing in the “Fall 2008” issue of GEICO direct magazine. This issue comes in four regional variations which offer four different covers and two slightly different articles. The…
Paul Zumwalt Award Winners are David Liaño, Tracey Barrett and Steve Koski…
This years selections for the “Paul Zumwalt Award” are David Liaño, Tracey Barrett and Steve Koski. David volunteered to take Guru Jakk’s ashes to the top of Mount Everest at the request of…
19th Annual Wildnerness Wildlife Week™ Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – January 10th-17th, 2009 (Updated)
While enjoying the 75th year of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Wilderness Week in Pigeon Forge begins its 19th year on January 10-17, 2009, with a series of outdoor themed activities…
Tim Webb Receives the Vin Hoeman Award at the 2008 Convention in Arizona…
Tim Webb, Club President and longtime member, received the “Vin Hoeman Award” at this years convention held in Arizona. Tim has been a huge club supporter and was one of the…
2008-09 Highpointers Club Board of Directors
The current ’08 – ’09 Board Members met at the “Snowbowl” prior to the convention on Saturday to pound out issues and make this Club even better. Although most if the membership…
Map of Highpointers 2009 Locations
View Larger Map Convention HQ – Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing 120 Route 6 and 209 Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-2400 more info ” 120 Route 6 and 209…
Photos from the Arizona 2008 Convention
Some photos of the 2008 Arizona convention are now available. They’re not entirely sorted or labeled yet but they’re fun to look at. Have photos to share? Click here for the…
New Highpoint Poster at the Merc
The Merc has a new item in time for you early bird Christmas shoppers. Mike Bayer has designed a Summit Log Poster in full color which is suitable for framing…
Issue #81 of “Apex to Zenith” Second Quarter 2008
Highlights of the Second Quarter (summer) issue #81 of Apex to Zenith which is available to members include: Cover – Dedication of new benchmark at Washington, DC, which includes the…
Coleman 50 Days in 50 States Challenge
On July 25, 2008, Denver science teacher Mike Haugen and climbing partner Zach Price completed the Coleman 50 Days in 50 States Challenge ahead of schedule at 45 days, 19…
50-50-1 Climb for Cancer
50-50-1 is attempting for the third consecutive year to climb all 50 states in one day to raise money for cancer. The effort is not affiliated with the Highpointers Club….
Highpointers Convention September 10-13, 2008, on Humphreys Peak
The 2008 Highpointers Convention will be Wednesday, September 10 through breakfast on Saturday, September 13 at Humphreys Peak in Arizona.
Issue #80 “Apex to Zenith” First Quarter 2008
Highlights of Issue 80 (first quarter 2008) of Apex to Zenith:
Highpointers USGS Benchmark in Washington, DC, to Be Dedicated April 19
The dedication of the newly survey of the Washington, D.C. highpoint at Fort Reno will be on 11 AM Saturday, April 19. The rain date is Saturday, April 26.
Hike Schedule at 2008 Convention
Here is what AZ 2008 has scheduled for the Managed Hikes. The USFS has requested we manage and limit our activity on the Kachina Wilderness Trail, thus all Highpointers are…
Highpointers at Wildlife Wilderness Week – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
January 12th 2008 started a new endeavor for The Highpointers Club with setting up a table representing The Highpointers Club and The Highpointers Foundation for it’s first three days. The…
Osceola County Inks Deal to Buy Hawkeye Point
Osceola County has signed an agreement to buy 5 acres around the Hawkeye Point Iowa State highpoint. Mrs. Sterler had earlier announced plans to donate 1.6 acres around the highpoint…