Highpointers- 2012 Oregon Convention Registration
- Issue #95 of “Apex to Zenith” Fourth Quarter 2011
- Bill Strickland (1921-2011)
- Rhode Island Buying Jerimoth Hill summit
- Highpointers Foundation Auction for Signed Henrich Harrer Seven Years in Tibet Book Ends January 23, 2012
- Frank Ashley Award Ceremony for Sid Collins in South Carolina
- Vandals Heavily Damage Mount Sunflower
- Virginia Television Interview of Adam Wood About the Club
- Oklahoman Interview of Larry Floyd on “Oklahoma Hiking Trails”
- Kristen Kelliher is Youngest Female Completer (17)
- Issue #94 of “Apex to Zenith” Third Quarter 2011
- Doug Urban Talks About Dairy and Highpointing
- Stony Burk’s Car Mileage Hits 345,345 (largely repeatedly driving to highpoints)
- Matt Moniz Profiled on Outside Television
- Highpointer Aron Ralston Parodied on Simpsons Halloween Episode
- President Tim Webb Interviewed in Alabama Search for Hiker
- HP Merc Is Open With New Products
- Highpointers Foundation Silent Auction for Royal Robbins Books Ends 4:00 PM MDT October 24th, 2011
- Highpointers e-News of July 28, 2011
- Radar Museum Planned for Campbell Hill Summit
Monthly Archives: March 2005
Cherokee Tries to Battle Smokies Sightseeing Helicopters
Smokymountains News reports “Save Our Skies” coalition has organized to protest sight seeing helicopters in the Smokies. Helicopters on the Cherokee site of the park have increased with the new casino.
Tagged Tennessee
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Soloist in Fatal Moab Fall
KSL-TV reports Scott Berneau fell 35 feet off a rock ledge while hiking hiking north of the boat docks along the Colorado River in Moab. He had been hiking with friends who had turned back prior to the accident.
Fatality at Mule Ears in Big Bend, Texas
The Houston Chronicle reports Big Bend hikers found what is believed to be the body of Peter Bastien who was reported missing in June on Mule Ears in the park. A seven-day air and ground search was conducted in June … Continue reading
2 Fatalities on Mount Pumori in Nepal
Xinhuanet reports that two climbers fell 1,200 feet after climbing Mount Pumori (7,161 meters). Killed were Nepali guide Furva Tamang of Nepal and Alexander Ivan Chen Arrocha of Panama. The rest of the 11-member climbing team was unable to retrieve … Continue reading
Navajos Upset Over Wastewater Snowmaking at Arizona Snowbowl
The Christian Science Monitor reports that Navajos are upset with the Forest Service recent approval of a plan to use recycled sewage water for snow making at the Arizona Ski Bowl. 14 tribes have opposed the move and there were … Continue reading
Tagged Arizona, Highpoint (States) News, States
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Fatal Avalanche on Colorado Fourteener Mount Quandry
Outdoorwire reports two climbers in a church group were caught in an avalanche on Colorado Fourteener Mount Quandry near Breckenridge. One climber was able to call 911 with his cell phone. The body of the other climber was recovered with … Continue reading
Tagged Accidents, Avalanches, Colorado, Fatal, States
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Austria To Wrap Snow With Foil to Prevent Melting
The Taipei Times reports that Austrian ski resorts plan to wrap their snow with plastic foil to decrease melting.
Tagged Austria, Europe, Global Warming, Offbeat
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Judge Throws Out Murder Charge in Arizona Shooting Over Dog Confrontation
Azcentral reports a judge has thrown out the murder charge against a man who killed another hiker in a dispute over dogs on a trail in Coconino County.
Dramatic Photos of First Winter Ascent of Mount Alberta
Outlook Rockies has an incredible picture and story about the first winter ascent of Mount Alberta.
Tagged Adventures, Canada, North America
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