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US State Highpoints Album
I completed the 50 state highpoints on March 5, 2012. I am the 227th person to accomplish that, according to the Highpointers Club. 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.
Links:
List of the 50-state completers
Fun Facts:
- First highpoint climbed: Mt Rainier - September 10, 2001
- Last highpoint climbed: Mauna Kea - March 5, 2012
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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!
Hope you enjoy the photos...!
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 |