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: April 2010
Johnson Shut Ins Campground Moved to Higher Ground Following 2005 Disaster
The rebuilt Johnson Shut Ins Campground has opened following the 2005 Taum Sauk Reservoir disaster as part of Ameren’s $180 million settlement with Missouri. The campground which was on the Black River and thus washed away is now higher up … Continue reading
Tagged Missouri
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Environmental Impact Statement for World’s Largest Observatory on Mauna Kea
The Mauna Kea Management Board has recommended approval of the enivronmental impact statement for the Thirty Meter Telescope which would be the world’s largest and most advanced observatory if it is built. If the approval is achieved construction would begin … Continue reading
Tagged 30 Meter, Hawaii, m, Telescopes
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Assault on Mount Mitchell on May 24
This year’s bicycle “Assault on Mount Mitchell” ride will be May 24. Details.
Tagged Bicycles, May events, North Carolina
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Dee Molenaar’s 1971 “The Challenge of Rainier” is Now on Google Books
This little blurb about speaking engagement for Dee Molenaar gives a chance to plug his seminal 1971 book The challenge of Rainier which is now available to read at least portion on Google books.
Tagged Books, Dee Molenaar, Washington
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May 12 Deadline for Commenting on Change in Rainier Flightseeing Rules
Rainier is considering imposing stricter limits on commercial air tours over the park. You have until May 12 to officially ccomment.
Black Fly Affair in the Adirondacks
Are the famed black flies in May in the Adirondacks bothering you and making summiting Marcy impossible. What are you going to do? Why of course go dancing. The Adirondack Mountain Club is sponsoring the Black Fly Affair (Black tie … Continue reading
Two Feet of New Snow Prompt Mount Washington Avalanche Warning
This week’s big cold spell dropped two feet of snow on Mount Mansfield and Mount Washington. Now, a severe avalanche warning has been issued for Mount Washington (although they say it should subside by the weekend). Of course the snow … Continue reading
JakPak Combines Jacket, Sleeping Bag and Tent
Why backpack your tent and sleeping bag when you can wear it? Jakpak Gizmodo article
Tagged Jackets, Technology, Tent
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High Point State Park Blog
High Point State Park has started a blog listing events there. Its latest post was about a wildflower walk.
Tagged New Jersey, Websites
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McKinley National Park Opens Earlier This Year As It Records Near Record Low Snow
Near record low snowfall has resulted in McKinley National Park opening its roads earlier this year. The road to Teklanika rest area at 30 Mile opened April 3.
Tagged Alaska, Snow, Spring
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