Issue #95 Fourth Quarter 2011 (winter) of “Apex to Zenith” is out. Here’s some highlights:
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Bill Strickland (1921-2011)
We are sorry to hear the passing of Bill Strickland. Bill and his wife Lee were fixtures at many conventions and an immense help to Mother Merc Jean Trousdale. They…
Rhode Island Buying Jerimoth Hill summit
The Providence Journal reports today (December 6, 2011) that Rhode Island is buying the Jerimoth Hill for $100,000 from Brown University. The Highpointers Club through Stony Burk and Dave Covill…
Frank Ashley Award Ceremony for Sid Collins in South Carolina
We are happy to see the Easley Patch reporting on Sid Collins receiving the Frank Ashley Award for his work on Sassafras Mountain. The award was presented at an Easley…
Vandals Heavily Damage Mount Sunflower
We are heartbroken to see this story in the November 18, 2011, Hays, Kansas Daily News reporting on vandalism to Mount Sunflower in Kansas. This is the worst vandalism we…
Virginia Television Interview of Adam Wood About the Club
WDBJ has a profile of Adam Wood and the club as he climbs Mount Rogers.
Oklahoman Interview of Larry Floyd on “Oklahoma Hiking Trails”
The Oklahoman has an interview with Oklahoma City attorney, and Highpointer Larry Floyd, a photographer and writer from Yukon about their book on hiking Oklahoma trails.
Kristen Kelliher is Youngest Female Completer (17)
Kristen Kelliher from Hanover, NH, is the youngest female to complete 48 states (17 years, 4 months, and 13 days). She completed on Mount Mansfield on September 11, 2011. The…
Issue #94 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2011
Issue #94 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2011 is out!
Doug Urban Talks About Dairy and Highpointing
[/caption]Highpointer Doug Urban talks about the club and his dairy herd “Legendairy Holsteins” in article entitled “Urban has a passion for highpointing and dairy” in Agri-View.
Stony Burk’s Car Mileage Hits 345,345 (largely repeatedly driving to highpoints)
Stony Burk, the highpoint liaison, takes his job seriously literally repeatedly driving to highpoints in his Jeep Cherokee “Cynthia Rose.” He puts up mileage that car companies can only dream…
Matt Moniz Profiled on Outside Television
Highpointer Matt Moniz, who is the youngest person to complete all 50, was profiled on Episode 3 of the summer edition of “The Buzz” on Outside Television.
Highpointer Aron Ralston Parodied on Simpsons Halloween Episode
Highpointer and 50-state completer Aron Ralston has received tons of publicity over the years including being portayed in the Academy Award nominated “127 Hours.” The Simpson’s Halloween show will parody…
President Tim Webb Interviewed in Alabama Search for Hiker
Our Club President Tim Webb was interviewed (about two minutes into the above video) in connection with a search for a missing hiker in Alabama. His comments are about 1:35…
HP Merc Is Open With New Products
The Merc is back in business after Mother Merc has returned from the Minnesota woods. She has some new products including the 2012 calendar, and patches for Ohio and Mississippi….
Highpointers Foundation Silent Auction for Royal Robbins Books Ends 4:00 PM MDT October 24th, 2011
The Highpointers Foundation’s silent auction on two volumes of Royal Robbins ends 4 p.m. MDT, October 24, 2011.
Highpointers e-News of July 28, 2011
Craig’s latest e-news of July 28, 2011 is out. It has convention photos and other highpoint news.
Board of Directors Minutes – July 16, 2011, Campbill Hill, Ohio
Minutes of Highpointers Board of Directors July 16, 2011 – Submitted By Roger Rowlett
Radar Museum Planned for Campbell Hill Summit
The Air Force Radar Museum Association has got permission to build the National Air Defense Radar Museum atop one of the former radar buildings atop Campbell Hill. The radars in…
Robert L. “Bob” Brown (Woodall Mountain Owner) (1928-2011)
We were sorry to hear in Ohio that Woodall Mountain, Mississippi, owner Robert L. “Bob” Brown had passed on July 4, 2011. Mr. Brown has been very generous to the…
Mississippi’s Bob Brown and South Carolina’s Sid Collins Receive 2011 Frank Ashley Awards
Club members who received the Frank Ashley Award at the 2011 convention included Bob Brown, a honorary member who is the son of the Mississippi highpoint and became the owner…
Newsletter Printers and Processors and Kimball C of C Awarded 2011 Paul Zumwalt Awards
Recipients of the Paul Zumwalt Award during the Ohio 2011 convention include:
Longacre Memorial in Jack’s Glade on Taum Sauk
The club-owned Longacre Memorial is in Longacre Glade on Russell Mountain on the approach to Taum Sauk in Missouri. The site is on property formerly belonging to club-founder Jakk Longacre…
Highpointers Club Exhibit at Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum in Golden
Be sure to see the Highpointers Club permanent exhibit at the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum (BWAMM) in the American Mountaineering Center at 710 10th Street in Golden, Colorado.
Issue #93 of “Apex to Zenith” Second Quarter 2011
Issue #93 of “Apex to Zenith” (Second Quarter 2011 – Summer) is out. The issue contains the supplement with member addresses, completer lists, club bylaws and other goodies. Included in…
Congratulations, 2011 Vin Hoeman Winners Charlie Feris and Gary White
Congratulations 2011 Vin Hoeman winners Charlie Feris and Gary White who received the award at the 2011 convention in Ohio. Charlie has met every 50 completer except two and has…
Congratulations, Jack Longacre Award Winner Jean Trousdale
Congratultions, Mother Merc Jean Trousdale on winning the Jack Longacre Award during club’s 2011 convention in Ohio.
Vin Hoeman Award
The Vin Hoeman Award, named after the first person to complete the 50 state highpoints, is bestowed “for service to the Club in the pursuit of highpoints.” Any member with…
Paul Zumwalt Award
The Paul Zumwalt Award which goes to highpointing service by non-club members.
Minutes (Email Session) October 9, 2010-July 16, 2011
2011-12 Highpointers Club Board of Directors on Campbell Hill in 2011 (from left to right) Steve Urbanski, Mark Comstock, Mick Dunn, Marion Bauman, Will Mokszycki, Kamell Abdenour, Craig Noland, Don…