Written on August 11, 2018
Kings Peak is the highest mountain of Utah and the 7th tallest state high-point of all 50. Its considered difficult due to its remoteness, altitude and need for backpacking but a fantastic foray into the High Unita Wilderness. King Peak; King of the Unitas After spending a few days poking around Yellowstone and the Tetons,...
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Written on July 15, 2018
Borah Peak is Idaho’s high point at an altitude of 12,667′ and was the most serious mountaineering I did on my entire trip. Borah Peak: A big goal of my trip. If you’ve been following me long enough, you know that I have a goal of climbing all 50 state highpoints. Prior to Borah Peak,...
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Written on April 23, 2018
My greatest adventure of my New Mexico trip was hiking the highpoint in the winter. Though an unusually dry winter made for a fairly straightforward hike, the challenge and accomplishment were excellent. A long journey’s summit Perhaps the biggest reason I did a grand road trip through New Mexico was to hike its high point,...
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Written on August 23, 2017
If there’s one thing that could be said about Nevada, it is a mountainous state! Even a visit to Las Vegas can’t shroud the looming desert peaks that surround the fabulous city. I love Las Vegas as much as anyone but what has always drawn me to the Silver State are is many mountains. I’ve...
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Written on July 10, 2017
Mt Arvon, at 1,979ft is not a very tall point when compared to other state high points. However, it is set in an extremely vast wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is a fine destination for peakbaggers and casual travelers alike Looking towards the Keweenah Peninsula In the past Mt Arvon has garnered...
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