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Accomplishing state highpoints wasn’t a serious goal for me until COVID killed all kinds of other plans I had for 2020.  A few of these have already been on my bucket list for a while, but not with any kind of determined focus… until now.  If you’re interested in doing this too, here are the waypoints you can export for all 50 States.  In the meantime, I’ll be tracking progress and linking to my trip reports here.

STATE HIGHPOINT ELEVATION DATE DONE NOTES
Alabama Cheaha Mountain 2,408′
Alaska Denali 20,310′ 2024 Prep Course w/ AMS
Arizona Humphrey’s Peak 12,637′ 6/26/20 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Arkansas Mt. Magazine 2,753′
California Mt. Whitney 14,505′ 11/8/19
6/18/21
2019 Trip, GPX Tracks
Colorado Mt. Elbert 14,440′ 6/4/21 2020 Miss
2021 Trip, GPX Tracks
Connecticut Mt. Frissell 2,454′ 8/23/21 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Delaware Ebright Azimuth 448′
Florida Britton Hill 345′
Georgia Brasstown Bald 4,840′ 9/9/23 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Hawaii Mauna Kea 13,803′ 8/19/23 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Idaho Borah Peak 12,622′ 7/19/14
7/20/19
7/18/20
7/15/23
2020 Trip, GPX Tracks
2023 Trip
Illinois Charles Mound 1,235′
Indiana Hoosier Hill 1,257′
Iowa Hawkeye Point 1,670′
Kansas Mt. Sunflower 4,039′ 9/23/21 2021 Trip #1
2021 Trip #2, GPX Tracks
Kentucky Black Mountain 4,135′
Louisiana Driskill Mountain 535′
Maine Katahdin 5,270′
Maryland Backbone Mountain 3,360′
Massachusetts Mt. Greylock 3,489′ 8/24/21 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Michigan Mt. Arvon 1,979′
Minnesota Eagle Mountain 2,298′
Mississippi Woodall Mountain 807′
Missouri Taum Sauk 1,752′
Montana Granite Peak 12,807′ 8/11/20 Trip Report, GPS Tracks
Nebraska Panorama Point 5,429′ 9/24/21 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Nevada Boundary Peak 13,147′ 11/5/20 Trip Report, GPS Tracks
New Hampshire Mt. Washington 6,287′ 10/6/20 Trip Report. GPX Tracks
New Jersey High Point 1,804′
New Mexico Wheeler Peak 13,167′ 6/2/21 Trip Report, GPS Tracks
New York Mt. Marcy 5,344′ 8/27/21 Trip Report, GPS Tracks
North Carolina Mt. Mitchell 6,720′ 9/5/23 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
North Dakota White Butte 3,506′ 7/28/21 Trip Report. GPX Tracks
Ohio Campbell Hill 1,550′ 8/19/21 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Oklahoma Black Mesa 4,975′ 6/1/21 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Oregon Mt. Hood 11,249′ 5/31/23 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Pennsylvania Mt. Davis 3,213′
Rhode Island Jerimoth Hill 808′ 10/9/20 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
South Carolina Sassafras Mountain 3,549′ 9/7/23 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
South Dakota Black Elk Peak 7,244′ 8/19/16 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Tennessee Clingmans  Dome 6,309′
Texas Guadalupe Peak 8,751′ 10/7/21 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Utah Kings Peak 13,528′ 8/11/17
7/26/20
8/12/22
2020 Trip, GPX Tracks
2022 Trip Report
Vermont Mt. Mansfield 4,395′ 10/5/20 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Virginia Mt. Rogers 5,711′
Washington Mt. Rainier 14,410′ 8/1/2023 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
West Virginia Spruce Knob 4,863′
Wisconsin Timm’s Hill 1,952′ 2024 Miss, GPX Tracks
Wyoming Gannett Peak 13,809′ 7/30/22 Trip Report, GPX Tracks

Other Countries

COUNTRY HIGHPOINT ELEVATION DATE DONE NOTES
Argentina Aconcagua 22,837′ 2/18/25 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Costa Rica Cerro Chirripó 12,533′ 2/25/19 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
Mexico Pico de Orizaba 18,491′ 12/31/24 Trip Report, GPX Tracks
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As the seasons change, each quiet mile through these trees feels like an invitation to let go of what was and move toward all that`s yet to come...

#seasonschange #lettinggo #movingon #pressingforward #lookingahead #newbeginnings #natureishealing #healingenergy #goodvibes #autumnvibes #autumnmountains #hiking #hikerlife #mountainlife #mountains

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As the seasons change, each quiet mile through these trees feels like an invitation to let go of what was and move toward all that's yet to come...

#seasonschange #lettinggo #movingon #pressingforward #lookingahead #newbeginnings #natureishealing #healingenergy #goodvibes #autumnvibes #autumnmountains #hiking #hikerlife #mountainlife #mountains

Fall colors are fading fast, losing the battle with winter.

#fallcolors #fadingfast #autumn #hikingtrails #hiking #hike #hiker #getreadyforwinter

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Fall colors are fading fast, losing the battle with winter.

#fallcolors #fadingfast #autumn #hikingtrails #hiking #hike #hiker #getreadyforwinter

I had high hopes of doing some hiking during a recent trip to O`ahu.  Unfortunately, a lower leg injury from a Summer Hockey League playoff game last month left me hobbling around just enough to make the trip, but not much else.  

This is what I was hoping to explore while spending 10 days on O`ahu for the first time.  I also knew I wouldn`t get to all of them in one trip — especially with other things we wanted to do — so here they are in order of priority:

- Backway for the Stairway to Heaven (Haiku Stairs)
- Three Peaks (Mt. Olomana)
- Reverse Olomana Trail
- Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
- Koko Crater Stairs
- Koko Crater Rim Trail
- Diamond Head Crater Trail
- Old Pali Highway
- Mt. Ka`ala (tallest peak on O`ahu)
- Pūpūkea to La`ie
 
Maybe next time...

#hikehawaii #hawaiihiking #oahu #stairwaytoheaven #haikustairs #threepeaks #olomana #kokocrater #rimtrail #oldpalihighway #mtkaala #lowerleginjury #musclestrain #tibialisanterior #hockey

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I had high hopes of doing some hiking during a recent trip to O'ahu.  Unfortunately, a lower leg injury from a Summer Hockey League playoff game last month left me hobbling around just enough to make the trip, but not much else.   

This is what I was hoping to explore while spending 10 days on O'ahu for the first time.  I also knew I wouldn't get to all of them in one trip — especially with other things we wanted to do — so here they are in order of priority:

- Backway for the Stairway to Heaven (Haiku Stairs)
- Three Peaks (Mt. Olomana)
- Reverse Olomana Trail
- Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail
- Koko Crater Stairs
- Koko Crater Rim Trail
- Diamond Head Crater Trail
- Old Pali Highway
- Mt. Ka'ala (tallest peak on O'ahu)
- Pūpūkea to La'ie
 
Maybe next time...

#hikehawaii #hawaiihiking #oahu #stairwaytoheaven #haikustairs #threepeaks #olomana #kokocrater #rimtrail #oldpalihighway #mtkaala #lowerleginjury #musclestrain #tibialisanterior #hockey

Six months ago today, I stood on top of the tallest peak in the Americas — Aconcagua, Argentina — and it has taken me that long to finish a series of posts about my epic adventure!

This day-by-day trip report is packed with photos, route descriptions, and insights from my own experience.  You’ll find everything from what to pack, to what the camps are really like, to why I think the 360° Traverse is the ideal choice.

👉 Lnk in bio!

Whether it’s your first high-altitude climb or you’re adding Aconcagua to your mountaineering resume, the 360° Traverse offers one of the most satisfying ways to stand on the highest point in South America.

#aconcagua #climbaconcagua #aconcagua360 #360traverse #highpoint #highpointing #highestpoint #tallestpeak #andes #andesmountains #argentina #sevensummits #7summits #highaltitude #6961 #trekking #mountaineering #inka #inkaexpediciones #expedition #adventure #adventuretime #adventuretravel #adventures #climbhigh #climbhigher #peakbagging #peakbagger

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Six months ago today, I stood on top of the tallest peak in the Americas — Aconcagua, Argentina — and it has taken me that long to finish a series of posts about my epic adventure!

This day-by-day trip report is packed with photos, route descriptions, and insights from my own experience.  You’ll find everything from what to pack, to what the camps are really like, to why I think the 360° Traverse is the ideal choice.

👉 Lnk in bio!

Whether it’s your first high-altitude climb or you’re adding Aconcagua to your mountaineering resume, the 360° Traverse offers one of the most satisfying ways to stand on the highest point in South America.

#aconcagua #climbaconcagua #aconcagua360 #360traverse #highpoint #highpointing #highestpoint #tallestpeak #andes #andesmountains #argentina #sevensummits #7summits  #highaltitude #6961 #trekking #mountaineering #inka #inkaexpediciones #expedition #adventure #adventuretime #adventuretravel #adventures #climbhigh #climbhigher #peakbagging #peakbagger

My 13th time on this summit, but 1st to enjoy some watermelon at the top 🍉 Thanks to Jocelyn, the "Watermelon Girl", who lugged that all the way up and was gracious enough to share it 😁

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #mounttimp #timpanogos #timp #11er #goatchallenge #hikethewasatch #summitshot #peakbagger #summervibes #watermelon #watermelongirl #goodvibrations

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My 13th time on this summit, but 1st to enjoy some watermelon at the top 🍉 Thanks to Jocelyn, the "Watermelon Girl", who lugged that all the way up and was gracious enough to share it 😁

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #mounttimp #timpanogos #timp #11er #goatchallenge #hikethewasatch #summitshot #peakbagger #summervibes #watermelon #watermelongirl #goodvibrations

Summit Shack in Sight!

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #mttimp #timp #wasatchfront #wasatchmountains #11er #summitshack #mountainlife #hikemore #hikerlife

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Summit Shack in Sight!

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #mttimp #timp #wasatchfront #wasatchmountains #11er #summitshack #mountainlife #hikemore #hikerlife

Veered right a bit of the South saddle (red line) for a more adventurous route up to Timp... but once we got up on the ridge, we saw we could have done an even more interesting way (yellow line) cutting into that cliff band and zigzagging along the shelves as seen in the 4th picture (taken from South Timp).

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #mttimp #timp #timpanogos #mountaineering

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Veered right a bit of the South saddle (red line) for a more adventurous route up to Timp... but once we got up on the ridge, we saw we could have done an even more interesting way (yellow line) cutting into that cliff band and zigzagging along the shelves as seen in the 4th picture (taken from South Timp).

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #mttimp #timp #timpanogos #mountaineering

Only a few patches of snow remain between Aspen Grove and Emerald Lake.

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #timpanogos #timp #aspengrove #emeraldlake #snowfun #springhiking #wasatchmountains #goatworthy

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Only a few patches of snow remain between Aspen Grove and Emerald Lake.

#mounttimpanogos #mttimpanogos #timpanogos #timp #aspengrove #emeraldlake #snowfun #springhiking #wasatchmountains #goatworthy

For those interested in doing Deseret Peak... the snow is still in the couloirs, but only for a little while longer!

#deseretpeak #twincouloirs #mountaineering

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For those interested in doing Deseret Peak... the snow is still in the couloirs, but only for a little while longer!

#deseretpeak #twincouloirs #mountaineering
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