“The Denver Post” has a profile of Highpointer liaison director Charlie Winger and volunteer coordinator Diane Winger about the launch of their Colorado-for-free.com website. The article is entitled “Take your pick…
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Humphreys Peak Reopens After Fire Concern Closure
Humphreys Peak has reopened following a two week closure due to fire cocerns.
Associated Press Article on Highpointers Club
Stephen Regenold, of the The Associated Press, has an article on the club that is being picked up around the country. Read the article
Vote for Miriam Richards for Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame
Highpointer Club Member Miriam Richards who is seeking to be the first deaf person to summit each of the 50 states has been nominated for the Energizer Keep Going Hall…
Super 8 Blue Ridge Conference Center to Host 2006 Highpointers Convention
The Super 8 and Blue Ridge Conference Center , 1329 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805, is the host site of teh 2006 Convention.
Issue #72 of “Apex to Zenith” First Quarter 2006
Our newsletter always amazes for the size of our club. And for $20/year! Anyway, here’s a summary of the newsletter so the search engines catch it.
Events At Highpointers Convention Aug. 4-5 in North Carolina
The Highpointers 2006 Convention will be Aug. 4-5 near Mount Mitchell, NC.
Asheville East KOA Host Campsite of 2006 Highpointers Convention
The Asheville East will be the host campsite for the 2006 Highpointers Convention.
April 29 Highpointers Gathering in New York City
Highpointers attempted to climb Brooklyn’s highest point on April 29, 2006. We had a wonderful brunch at South West New York on the banks of the Hudson River in the…
Issue #71 of “Apex to Zenith” Fourth Quarter 2005
Issue #71 of the best backcountry magazine is out.
Fourth Quarter 2005 Chairman Column
It’s been a relatively quiet quarter for the Club.
Robert Hyman Featured in Nov. 13, 2005 Issue of Parade
A photo of avid Highpointer and Club Board Member Robert Hyman was in the November 13, 2005, issue of Parade Magazine. Robert is pictured on Mount Owen in the Grand Tetons, Wyoming. His…
Issue #70 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2005
The 3rd Quarter (Fall) 2005 Apex to Zenith Highpointers Club Newsletter (Issue #70) has hit the stands. As per usual it’s spectacular. You have to be a member to get…
Chairman Column on RI and IN Improvements, Awards, and Conventions
It’s certainly been an interesting quarter, so let’s get to it.
2006 Mount Mitchell Convention to Be Aug 4-5
Sharmin and Sherman Stambaugh after consultation with the committee announced the 2006 Highpointers Convention on Mount Mitchell will be the first weekend of August — August 4 and 5.
Corvallis Gazette Article on Miriam Richards Seeking to Be First Deaf 50 Completer
The Corvallis Gazette has an article on Miriam Richards seeking to be the first deaf 50 completer.
Cops on Top Podcasts From U.S. and Canadian Highpoints on September 11, 2005
The “Cops on Top” program have podcasts from several U.S. and Canadian highpoints on September 11, 2005. In addition, these police visited the 111 4,000 foot peaks in the Northeast.
7 Minute NPR Podcast Focuses on Jerimoth Clean Up
Bill Littlefield of the NPR “It’s Only A Game” show visited Jerimoth Hill during the Labor Day 2005 clean up and trail work and had a 7 minute interview with…
We Want Your Photos of the 2005 Convention!
The 2005 Highpointers Conventions like all convention proved to be a magical time.
Don Holmes Wins Jack Longacre Award
Don Holmes received the highest award the club can give — the Jack Longacre Award at the 2005 convention. Don gave structure to the club that Jack founded, writing its…
2005 Frank Ashley Awards for Work on DC, IN and SC and Newsletter Column
The Highpointers Club gave five Frank Ashley awards for work in South Carolina, Indiana, District of Columbia
Highpointers Build New Trail to Jerimoth Hill With Sanction of New Owners
The new private owners of the Jerimoth Hill — Jeff and Deb Mosley — authorized the Highpointers Club to build a new trail to the Jerimoth Hill summit.
Jakk Longacre Plaque Unveiled for Missouri Memorial
A bronze plaque honoring club founder Jakk Longacre was unveiled at the 2005 convention in New Hampshire.
Chanting “Cheese”, Highpointers Name Wisconsin Site of 2007 Convention
Jim Sutton promising “cheese” bested the Flying Urbanski brothers buckeye push in the competition for the 2007 Convention in the Midwest.
July 15 Deadline for Frank Ashley Nominations
The Frank Ashley Award named after the author of the first state highpointing guidebook, is bestowed “in recognition for significant volunteer service to the Club in the year prir to…
Highpointers.org Featured In First NPR Podcast (about new Jerimoth Owners)
Robert Siegel, anchor of All Things Considered, interviewed Highpointers Club Chairman (and webmeister) Roger Rowlett on August 22, 2005 about the Mosley’s opening Jerimoth Hill to club members. Here’s the…
Last Minute Highpointers 2005 Convention Updates
The 2005 Highpointers Convention is going to be Sept. 2-3 at Mount Washington, New Hampshire. Here’s some last minute updates and emails.
Schedule of Highpointers Club Convention on Sept. 2-3
Registration for the Highpointers Club Convention is closed. However I am including this for event information.
Ben Jones Completes 50 in 50 Days and 48 in 29 Days
Dennis Jones writes to say his son Ben completed 48 states in 29 days and 50 in 50 days. Be sure to read his comments at the bottom.
Redesigned 30 and 40 Pin Completion Pins at Merc
The HP Merc has added newly designed 30 and 40 completion pins.