Roger Rowlett’s Chairman Message in Fourth Quarter newsletter. While there seems to have been a lot of national news in the past quarter, it’s been perhaps the most quiet quarter…
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Issue #63 of Apex to Zenith Fourth Quarter 2004
3 – Jack’s Final Wish — all states completed except Wyoming4 – Fred Dale’s Article on Jack Longacre Mississippi Memorial with Tim Webb, david Dale, Paul Zukas and of course…
2005 Highpoint Calendars Now Available at Merc
2005 Highpoint Calendars are now available at the Merc. It is one of several items you can buy in the souvenirs and gifts section.
Issue #66 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2004
The 3rd Quarter 2004 Highpointers Club Newsletter includes a rare photo of C. Rowland Stebbins and A.H. Marshall who until 1955 were the only two to have visited all 48…
New North Dakota Owners Daryle and Mary Dennis Reduce Fee to $10
Don Holmes reports that the new owners of White Butte — Daryle and Mary Dennis — are going to permit continued access and have dropped the entrance charge to $10/car….
Congratulations Newlyweds Newsletter Editor John Mitchler and Kath Dalsaso
Kathy Dalsaso Mitchler and Club Newsletter Editor John Mitchler show off the Club logo during a reception at their home in Golden, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 3, following their wedding.
Interview with Diane and Charlie Winger
What was your first highpoint? Our own Mt. Elbert here in Colorado was the first highpoint for each of us. Why did you start highpointing? Charlie: I started highpointing by…
Highpointers 2005 Convention Labor Day Weekend at Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Many thanks for Mohammed Ellzoy for writing the intial summary of the 2005 convention. This page will be changing with new information.
Highpointers Club is a 501-c-7 Club
The Highpointers Club is a 501-c-7 club which means it is a non-profit social organization. Donations ARE NOT tax deductible as we do not have a 501-c-3 charter. The Club…
Avoid Subdivision Access on Maryland
Thanks to Highpointers Gene and Lillian Elliott, visitation to this highpoint is permitted despite opposition from the neighboring Backbone Subdivision. DO NOT VISIT the highpoint by going through the Backbone Subdivision. Rather,…
2004 2nd Quarter Newsletter
Chairman Column: 2004-05 Board Election Results Interview with Mary Maurer and George Vandersluis Jan Anthony and Wayne Todd Complete 50 Zerphey Wins Outside Contest Backpacker Magazine Begins Highpoint Series More…
Introduction to Alabama County Highpoints
by Bill Jacobs Alabama has 67 counties for your highpointing enjoyment. The southern counties are mostly an exercise in map reading with minimal access issues. Northern tier counties have more…
Introduction to Washington County Highpoints
by John Roper Washington’s 39 county high points range from the sublime to the ridiculous. We have a wonderful state up here with all sorts of fascinating topography, so there’s…
Interview With Mary Maurer and George Vandersluis
[This interview by Roger Rowlett appeared in the 2nd Quarter Issue of Apex to Zenith] It’s hard to imagine what the Highpointers Club would be like without the efforts of…
2004 2nd Quarter Chairman Column (Election of 2004-05 Officers)
I always have a theory that nobody reads any of the formal officer columns in the newsletter. Most of us would rather hike than worry about board meetings. But there…
Issue #65 Apex to Zenith – Second Quarter 2004
By Roger Rowlett Results of 2004-05 Board Election I always have a theory that nobody reads any of the formal officer columns in the newsletter. Most of us would rather…
Join the Club for Only $20/Year [Ed: $25/Year as of 2017]
You can join the Club for only $20/year (U.S. Memberships) and $25/year (Foreign Memberships) [Ed: $25/Year for everyone (US or foreign) as of 2017]. For that you get four quarterly…
About the Apex to Zenith Newsletter
The Apex to Zenith Newsletter is a quarterly publication that includes access and trail information, trip reports, contact information and much more. It’s usually 40 pages. You can submit articles…
Jack Ash Project – Scattering Schedule
Jack Longacre’s final wish was to have his ashes scattered on the high points of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Jean Trousdale, a close friend of six…
Jack Ash Project – Wyoming
[Ed: This is an excerpt (pages 30-31) from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there“. You can read his full article on the “Jack Ash Project” (pages 19-33) for more…
Jack Ash Project – Texas
[Ed: This is an excerpt (pages 30-31) from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there“. You can read his full article on the “Jack Ash Project” (pages 19-33) for more…
Jack Ash Project – Ohio
[Ed: This is an excerpt (pages 26-28) from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there“. You can read his full article on the “Jack Ash Project” (pages 19-33) for more…
Jack Ash Project – Michigan
[Ed: This is an excerpt (pages 28-29) from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there“. You can read his full article on the “Jack Ash Project” (pages 19-33) for more…
Jack Ash Project – Florida
[Ed: This is an excerpt (pages 26) from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there“. You can read his full article on the “Jack Ash Project” (pages 19-33) for more…
Jack Ash Project – Alaska
[Ed: This is an excerpt (pages 29-30) from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there“. You can read his full article on the “Jack Ash Project” (pages 19-33) for more…
Summit Guide
Highpointing is a dangerous hobby. The Highpointers Merc sells copies of the current guidebooks. For information purposes, you can also visit americasroof.com to see a list and information about the…
Other Privately Owned Highpoints
Indiana – Be careful about the kids and farm equipment. Kansas – The owners have created a nice park. Be respectful! Louisiana – You’re crossing private property as you walk…
Climbing Considerations on Public Highpoints
Alaska – It goes without saying that Mount McKinley requires lots of preparation. The climbing process is heavily regulated and they are considering quotas. For more info: http://www.nps.gov/dena/mountain/talkeet.htm California –…
Club Motto “Keep Klimbin'”
The Club motto is “Keep Klimbin’” It was how Club Founder Jakk Longacre (he liked those k’s) signed all his correspondence.
Issue #64 of Apex to Zenith First Quarter 2004
Cover Map prepared by Mohammed Ellzoy showing Frissell and neighboring county highpoints.2 John and Dave Note from the Editors noting we have gone to pdf submission format, that Backpacker is…