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US State Highpoints Album

I completed the 50 state highpoints on March 5, 2012. Approximately 230 people have done this to date. This album contains a photo from each of the highpoints.

Highpointing has taken me to quite a few places that I otherwise would never have visited. Many of the Western state highpoints are very challenging whereas, with few exceptions, the Midwestern and Eastern states are either short hikes or even drive-ups. Regardless of the difficulty level, I had many fun adventures and a great time visiting each of them.

Hope you enjoy the photos...!

Fun Facts:

First highpoint climbed: Mt Rainier - September 10, 2001

Last highpoint climbed: Mauna Kea - March 5, 2012

Favorite highpoint: Denali - June 1, 2008

Most highpoints climbed in a single trip: 6 - the "Southern 6-Pack" (GA/KY/NC/SC/TN/VA)

Number of states done solo: 12 (VT/MA/CT/RI/NJ/DE/GA/KY/NC/SC/TN/VA)

Failed first attempt: Mt Elbert (lost my window of opportunity due to a late flight arrival and 60MPH winds on the mountain). Gannett Peak (via Titcomb Basin w/ 2ft new snow and no snowshoes).

Most memorable moment: I had the summit of Boundary Peak (NV) to myself on a bluebird day. Two fighter jets flew directly over the peak just a couple thousand feet above me. As they approached, I faced them and threw my arms in the air. One of the pilots dipped his wing 90 degrees as they flew overhead, leaving no doubt that he saw me.

Number of climbing partners: 25

Favorite highpoint partner: My wife, Sarah, who hiked to the top of 10 states with me!

Highpoint Photos (by elevation)

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Denali (20,320') Alaska June 1, 2008	Mt Whitney (14,497') California May 9, 2004	Mt Elbert (14,440') Colorado March 21, 2004	Mt Rainier (14,411') Washington September 10, 2001	Gannett Peak (13,804') Wyoming July 26, 2006
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Mauna Kea (13,796') Hawaii March 5, 2012	King's Peak (13,528') Utah July 11, 2010	Wheeler Peak (13,161') New Mexico September 10, 2011	Boundary Peak (13,140') Nevada August 16, 2007	Granite Peak (12,799') Montana August 5, 2009
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Borah Peak (12,662') Idaho July 14, 2010	Humphreys Peak (12,633') Arizona November 5, 2005	Mt Hood (11,239') Oregon April 9, 2005	Guadalupe Peak (8,749') Texas December 27, 2006	Harney Peak (7,242') South Dakota July 31, 2009
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Mt Mitchell (6,684') North Carolina May 14, 2011	Clingmans Dome (6,643') Tennessee May 13, 2011	Mt Washington (6,288') New Hampshire January 25, 2003	Mt Rogers (5,729') Virginia May 15, 2011	Panorama Point (5,429') Nebraska July 22, 2006
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Mt Marcy (5,344') New York October 11, 2008	Katahdin (5,267') Maine September 27, 2003	Black Mesa (4,975') Oklahoma September 28, 2008	Spruce Knob (4,861') West Virginia October 24, 2009	Brasstown Bald (4,786') Georgia May 13, 2011
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Mt Mansfield (4,393') Vermont January 28, 2005	Black Mountain (4,139') Kentucky May 14, 2011	Mt Sunflower (4,039') Kansas September 27, 2008	Sassafras Mountain (3,560') South Carolina May 13, 2011	White Butte (3,507') North Dakota August 7, 2009
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Mt Greylock (3,491') Massachussets June 19, 2005	Backbone Mountain (3,360') Maryland October 23, 2009	Mt Davis (3,213') Pennsylvania October 23, 2009	Mt Magazine (2,753') Arkansas October 26, 2010	Cheaha Mountain (2,407') Alabama October 16, 2011
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Mt Frissell (2,380') Connecticut June 19, 2005	Eagle Mountain (2,301') Minnesota February 14, 2010	Mt Arvon (1,979') Michigan July 23, 2005	Timms Hill (1,951') Wisconsin July 24, 2005	High Point (1,803') New Jersey December 9, 2006
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Taum Sauk (1,772') Missouri October 13, 2007	Hawkeye Point (1,670') Iowa July 24, 2009	Campbell Hill (1,550') Ohio July 14, 2007	Hoosier Hill (1,257') Indiana July 15, 2007	Charles Mound (1,235') Illinois August 7, 2004
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Jerimoth Hill (812') Rhode Island September 13, 2008	Woodall Mountain (807') Mississippi October 15, 2011	Driskill Mountain (534') Louisiana October 27, 2010	Ebright Azimuth (448') Delaware April 11, 2006	Britton Hill (345') Florida October 15, 2011