50 States Highpointing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lauren Toner
Highpointing is the challenge of reaching the highest elevation in each of the 50 states. From Florida's Britton Hill at 345 ft. to Alaska's Denali at 20,320 ft. join Lauren as she talks to highpointers from all over the country who share their most memorable experiences reaching our nation's peaks.
Learn all about Kathryn's work and initiatives via the links below:
STAND: A memoir on activism: www.kathrynbertine.com
Homestretch Foundation: www.HomestretchFoundation.org
Documentary Film: www.HalfTheRoad.com
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Visit Paty's outdoor blog here:
https://outdoorpilgrim.com/
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Rooftops of America YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RooftopsofAmerica
Outdoor Pilgrim Blog:
https://outdoorpilgrim.com/
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Scott from Texas, an avid outdoorsman, hunter, self proclaimed "Desert Rat", and great American, talks about his eventful summer highpointing to the western states and Denali!
Check out Scott's Denali Video here:
https://youtu.be/HeA8HH6MGag
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
HikingGuy.com
https://www.youtube.com/@Hikingguy
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Transcript
Have you ever wondered "What's the most amount of highpoints a single cat has reached?" or "Who is the slowest person to complete the 50 highpoints?"
Terry has your answer and many more. Serving as the records manager for the Highpointers Club, Terry devotes his time to documenting the achievements of our niche endeavor.
Enjoy my conversation with Terry!
SouthDakotaKonvention2024@gmail.com
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Check out Skye's YouTube Channel, Rooftops of America:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RooftopsofAmerica
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HighpointingPodcast
Instagram: @highpointingpodcast
You may recall in episode 54, Daniel Carmical aka Lone Star Highpointer, spoke about a fellow hiker he met on Mount Marcy who spoke to him and his friend about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and many other adventures throughout the American West and the country she calls home, Switzerland. Regine takes us through her life in the outdoors full of world traveling and adventures that we read about in the books recommended in the shows. Enjoy my conversation with Regine!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
If you thought you were cool, meet Brian. Brian is a cyclist, trail runner, highpionter, hiker, and he gets around on his motorcycle-at 70 years old! Enjoy my conversation with Brian as he reminisces on his favorite highpoints and camping trips!
https://freecampsites.net/
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
I was fortunate this week to have John come back on the show to share his extensive knowledge on National Park and National Monument highpoints. It's a list that I know a lot of listeners and guests are interested in (I am!) and I very much enjoyed this conversation. If you're like me, you'll want to go out and reach an NPS site highpoint after hearing this. Enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Colorados-Summits-Regional/dp/0762722398/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XETNKV6MN0E2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LJOYr-4m7coaRBgEaKFt8ULLDL7ZNMBDYD08uVgFvfE.zFtANgGVg-s1DBnGpr7dFk9Gse4RgMimcDxcmt9NKUs&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+michler&qid=1712847386&sprefix=john+mitchler%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-2
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
In the first part of my series with John Mitchler, we talk about his county and state highpointing! John is a wealth of knowledge about all highpoints as its been a central part of his life. Find the guide book of Colorado County Highpoints that he co authored with Dave Covill here:
https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Colorados-Summits-Regional/dp/0762722398/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XETNKV6MN0E2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LJOYr-4m7coaRBgEaKFt8ULLDL7ZNMBDYD08uVgFvfE.zFtANgGVg-s1DBnGpr7dFk9Gse4RgMimcDxcmt9NKUs&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+michler&qid=1712847386&sprefix=john+mitchler%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-2
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Big City Mountaineers (BCM) is a non profit organization that provides transformative experiences in nature for youth from disinvested communities. With locations throughout the country, BCM gives youth an opportunity to experience the one thing I know has impacted listener's lives greatly-the outdoors.
Executive Director David Taus and Adventure Fundraising Manager Linnea Delucchi were generous enough to give their time to be on the show this week and talk about the BCM mission and how you can help.
Spoiler alert-helping to raise money for BCM can be fun AND meaningful! Enjoy my conversation with David and Linnea!
emails and links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.bigcitymountaineers.org/
afs@bigcitymountaineers.org
info@bigcitymountaineers.org
volunteering@bigcitymountaineers.org
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
From state highpoints to the Moroccan highpoint, Mt. Toubkal, to Kilimanjaro and the Seregnti, the Shaddox family share their adventures and memories with me this week! If Guy's accent doesn't bring you straight to Arkansas, the family's kind hearted demeanor and playful sense of humor will.
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Our favorite highpoint documentarian
A real state peak librarian!
Skye Marthaler, creator of the âRooftops of Americaâ YouTube channel, joins me this week to talk about highpointing and the making of his videos! With his history and videography background, Skye is the perfect person to bring us these wonderful treasures and I hope you enjoy my conversation with him.
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Mary is an active and vibrant member of the Highpointing community who has both a wealth of experience and knowledge about the highpoints and outdoor leadership. Enjoy my conversation with Mary!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Mountain Time Soap web:
www.mountaintimesoap.com
Mountain Time Soap IG:
@mountaintimesoap
Fundraiser:
https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5137962
Big City Mountaineers:
https://www.bigcitymountaineers.org/
A 4th grade classroom demonstration that involved a backpack--a solo Denali summit--navigating through horse guts on Gannet --Mohammad's Mountain Guiding Service--the Appalachian Trail- attempting the US territorial highpoints--what do these things all have in common? Tony Cobb.
Check out his YouTube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/@BoorahCobb
Kristen shares her story from finding long distance running to hiking to her first highpoint in her home state of Texas, Guadalupe Peak. She didn't let a scare on Utah's highpoint stop her from reaching more summits and plans on finishing her last 5 soon! Enjoy my conversation with Kristen
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
For more information about the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation visit their website at: https://www.summitscholarship.org/
2024 Scholarship: https://www.summitscholarship.org/summit-scholarship-2024
Make a donation to the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation:
https://www.summitscholarship.org/summit-scholarship-2024
Mihai returns to the podcast this time to talk about his Central and South American Highpoints along with more highpoint microadventures through the country. Always a pleasure to have Mihai on the show, please enjoy our conversation!
If you'd like to contact Mihai, here is his email: hikeclimbrun@gmail.com
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Mike Sloan returns to the podcast to talk about the importance of character development and teaching kids and young adults perseverance and resilience through outdoor adventure. Mike brings decades of wisdom as a pastor, author, teacher, community leader, and mentor to the show.
This is a subject that becomes more and more relevant with each generation and it's important to me. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Find Mike's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Attacks-Teams-Sinking-Boat/dp/1644683792
Book Mike's Talkeetna Airbnb here:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/47939895?
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Join me in this weekâs conversation with Scott Halterman. Born and raised in Fresno, CA, Scott has been playing in the outdoors since he was young and stumbled on highpointing by accident after finding himself on the summit of Mt. Whitney as part of his journey along the John Muir Trail. Scott is a firefighter, paramedic, and ski patroller in the Tahoe region and has an impressive climbing resume.
I have no doubt Scott will complete all of his outdoors adventure goals and many more!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
This week, I speak with my friends Tom Shea and Tommy Burns! They were my first podcast guests, avid highpointers, brothers-in-law, and the co-editors of the official Highpointerâs Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith!
Tune in to hear about the latest A2Z issue, Spruce Knob and other West Virginia attractions, and more Highpointerâs Club updates!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
This week's guest was a pleasure to speak with. Mark is not only a 50 state highpointer, but has also hiked all over the Adirondacks when he lived near Lake Placid during his career as a NY state trooper.
Mark is an active member of the highpointers club and was
recently voted in an the Associate Director of the Highpointer's Foundation. He
is also organizing the 2024 Highpointer's Konvention in South Dakota! Listen to my
conversation with Mark as he talks all things highpointing, Adirondacks, and
Highpointer's Konvention 2024!
You can read Mark's trip reports at https://marksmountaintravels.com/
For more information about the Highpointer's Foundation,
check out https://www.highpointersfoundation.org/ also check out episode 28 with Robyn Watson
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith,
email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest,
please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Many of us in the highpointing community know his work, especially his beautiful drawing of the state highpoints! He has a new state highpoint book out now that, in addtion to having lovely illustrations, tells a whimsical story! Please enjoy my interview with Isaac!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
This week, I speak with Huw Rothwell. Huw is a 50 state highpoint completer who lives in Connecticut with his family and is originally from the UK in a town called Whitstable in Kent. Huw is a British Army vet who found is way to the US through his work. Huw had some unique opportunities in the mountains and in the outdoors through his school in the UK and the army. I really enjoyed speaking with Huw and I know youâll love this episode. Itâs always great to talk to veterans!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
This week, I speak with Ralph, his son Rob and daughter Emily, and her husband Hank. Ralph started highpointing with his family 20 years ago when they all lived in Massachusetts. Now with families of their own, Rob and Emily join in on sharing highpointing memories and offering advice on bringing young kids into the outdoors.
I hope you enjoy my conversation with this family and that it inspires you to pass along the wonderful endeavor of highpointing to the next generation!
You can follow Emily, Hank, and their two kids as they reach highpoints on Instagram @thehighpointingfamily
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Sutton from Biloxi, Mississippi. Justin serves as the membership chair for the Highpointers Club when he's not busy at his job as a high school principal and taking his family on road trips. I hope you enjoy this week's conversation with Justin as he talks about balancing family, life, the outdoors, and volunteering to serve our favorite club!
If you'd like to contact Justin regarding your membership in the Highpointer's Club, please email him at: HPJustinRSutton@gmail.com
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers
If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Episode 36- Lucy Westlake: Youngest American Female to Summit Everest and 50 State Highpoints
In this week's episode, I speak with Lucy Westlake-the youngest American female to summit Mount Everest and the youngest female to summit all 50 state highpoints. Lucy is an
extraordinary young woman who is also a dedicated college athlete and works
closely with the charity WaterStep to bring clean drinking water to villages in
Uganda. Join me as I speak
to Lucy about her goal to do the 'Explorer's Grand Slam', her recent K2
expedition, Mt. Everest, and of course, her favorite state highpoints!Â
Lucyâs Wesbite: https://lucyclimbs.com/
Lucyâs Instagram: @whatsnextlucy
Podcast Email: 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
Led by Army Veteran and 2014 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Nick Watson, Veterans Expeditions (VetEx) is a non profit organization that uses the outdoors to enhance the lives of our nationâs veterans. VetEx Field Director Nathan Perrault and Pacific Northwest Team Lead Colton Ducken join me this week to speak about their experiences leading expeditions with VetEx and how they got involved after their time in the military.Â
If you are a veteran of active duty service member and would like to get involved with Veterans Expeditions, visit: https://www.vetexpeditions.com/
You can also follow them on Instagram @veterans_expeditions
Tom and Tommy are back! Listen to our conversation as they reminisce on the 2023 Highpointerâs Club Konvention in Helen, Georgia and discuss HP Club updates! We also talk about the latest issue of Apex to Zenith Magazine, the official magazine of the Highpointerâs Club.Â
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
If youâd like to be on the show, send me an email:
50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
This week's guest started as a porter on Kilimanjaro and now has the only woman owned Kilimanjaro guiding company. Ekeney talks about what skills are needed to summit Africa's highpoint and the world's tallest free standing mountain. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Visit Ekeney's company website:Â
https://www.kilimanjarowanderwomen.com/
If you would like to be on the show, send me an email at:
50stateshighpointingpodcast@gmail.com
For more information about the Highpointer's Club, visit:
highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email:Â
newsletter@highpointers.org
Listen to this weekâs episode of the Trail Talk: Highpointing Podcast where I have the pleasure of speaking with Tim from Rhode Island. A retired Chiropractor, Tim has been able to achieve some amazing goals in the outdoors from Ebright Azimuth to Everest, Tim has great stories throughout a life of adventure. Please enjoy our conversation!
If you consider yourself a highpointer and would like to be on the show as a guest, please send me an email at 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
For more information about the Highpointerâs Club, visit: highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
This weekâs episode is a Community Spotlight on an organization out of Washington state called âRecovery Beyondâ. Recovery Beyond uses the outdoors to help addicts achieve a life of sobriety and thrive in an outdoor setting while nurturing important connections and relationships necessary in recovery. The program started as âClimbing Out of Homelessnessâ in Seattle. Climbing Out of Homelessness took people in addiction recovery and put them on a training program to summit Mount Rainier. Now, Recovery Beyond has taken that mission and incorporated a variety of other outdoor adventures to help members of the community in their recovery journey.
Iâm joined in this episode by Recovery Beyond Executive Director, Megan Wright, and Staff Member who was also a former program participant, Angie Buggert. Megan and Angie share both their experiences in recovery and what the mission of Recovery Beyond means to them. Iâm honored that they gave me their time to record this episode, I hope you enjoy it!
If youâd like more information about Recovery Beyond, visit: https://recoverybp.org/
If youâre interested in volunteering and/or donating to Recovery Beyond, visit: https://donate.recoverybp.org/
For more information about the Highpointerâs Club, visit: https://highpointers.org/
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
This episode is part of a âSummit Seriesâ where we focus on one mountain and invite experts to give advice and tell their story about a life in the outdoors. Mike Haugen is a full time chemistry teacher in Colorado throughout the school year and spends his summers with RMI Expeditions guiding on Rainier and some of the worldâs most beautiful peaks. He joins this weekâs episode to not only talk about his extensive climbing background and summiting all 50 state highpoints, but also to offer insight from a guide for anyone looking to summit Washington stateâs highest peak, the gem of the Pacific Northwest, Mount Rainier!Â
Please enjoy my conversation with Mike, and check out RMI Expeditions for your next guided summit attempt: https://www.rmiguides.com/
If youâd like to share your experience in the outdoors or highpointing on this podcast, please send me an email at 50stateshighpointingpodcast@gmail.comÂ
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Born in Mississippi and living in Washington state, Kelby balances his career as a periodontist with a fascinating life in the outdoors. Having summited all 50 state highpoints, Kelby shares stories from not only his highpoints but other adventures along the way. Heâs a canyoneer, a rock climber, and always in search of the next hot spring! He also might be the only Mississippian to finish all 50 state highpoints! Please enjoy our conversation!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Bird watching-alleged drug smuggling-finding a missing person. Find out how these all relate to highpointing in Robyn Watsonâs story! Robyn is also a board member of the Highpointers Foundation. The Highpointers Foundation does much more than bunches, mailboxes, and ammo cans! Listen to our conversation as Robyn explains the important mission of the foundation and how you can contribute!
For more information about the Highpointers Foundation, visit: https://www.highpointersfoundation.org/
Following the Highpointers Foundation on Instagram: @highpointersfoundation
Paty lives in Oregon but her career as an Army officer has taken her and her family across the globe. When she retired from the military, Paty and her family bought an RV and traveled through Canada and the US exploring beautiful places. Apart from being an AT thru hiker, Paty has completed several other long distance hikes throughout the US including the Rim2Rim2Rim Grand Canyon, the Arizona Trail, and the Oregon Coast Trail among others! Sheâs nearly completed all 50 state highpoints and has enjoyed international peaks, as well. Hereâs an awesome fact about Paty-sheâs an encyclopedia for state highpoint names!
Paty is the creator and author of Outdoor Pilgrim. Itâs a fantastic website and resource for all highpointers and anyone interested in detailed descriptions and trail journals of her impressive accomplishments in the outdoors.Â
Check out her website- https://outdoorpilgrim.com/highpointing/
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Shannon began highpointing with her dad and brothers as a young girl growing up in Illinois. She has completed the 50 state highpoints while also graduating from medical school and becoming a doctor! Shannon not only highpoints, but she loves the outdoors and has recently returned from an Everest Base Camp trek with Madison Mountaineering. As a board member of the Highpointerâs Club, sheâs dedicated to the highpointing community and is actively working toward getting others involved both in the Club and in the endeavor. Listen to our conversation as Shannon talks about her fascinating life traveling the country and world reaching great heights!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Phil is a science teacher from Massachusetts who has cultivated an awesome life outside of his classroom. From Greylock to Denali, he takes listeners on a journey through his adventures across the country incorporating new friends, new breweries, and memories along the way. Phil has a great sense of humor and outlook on life-I enjoyed my conversation with him and I know you will, too!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Follow Phil on Instagram. @therealestdr.phil Â
And donât forget to check out his comedian friend, Joe!
@jokesmedoff
And last, but not least, Philâs brewery sponsor!
@lostwaybrewery
Lost Way Brewery: https://www.lostwaybrewery.com/
Mike Sloan from episode 7 returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent trip to Nepal. Having lived an adventurous life in the outdoors including summiting the 50 highpoints with his son, Daniel (episode 12), Mike is known for taking young people on retreats in the wilderness that often include soul crushing endurance feats that test the will and stamina of his team. Mike and his team visited remote villages and heâs come back with incredible stories about country, the people, and The Great Himalayan Trail.Â
I hope you enjoy our conversation and thank you for listening! Â
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Austin from Kansas and Nicole from Nebraska have been traveling around the country in a van that Austin built for the past 15 months. They have incredible stories from their journey and offer a refreshing perspective of the âvan lifeâ that you thought you knew about from Instagram reels. Their adventurous spirit will make you want to get out and explore, even if itâs just to your local park. Theyâve found awesome things to do throughout the country and, of course, have incorporated highpointing into their van life journey! Listen to their stories about life in van and reaching highpoints!
Follow them on Instagram @where.they.beignet
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith,
email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Scott from Charlotte, NC has found unique ways to reach highpoints on weekend trips and incorporate family into the endeavor. His outdoor adventures started in the hills of western North Carolina and have taken him from the top of Coloradoâs Mt. Elbrus to Elvisâs home town in Mississippi. Listen to find out the special dedication he does on each highpoint he summits and Scottâs favorite outdoor adventure books!
âThe Last American Manâ by author Elizabeth Gilbert
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/B00337KPMA/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=604486433652&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9605101148336972556&hvtargid=kwd-375261745342&hydadcr=22596_13493364&keywords=last+american+man+elizabeth+gilbert&qid=1683575801&sr=8-1
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Living with Beckerâs Muscular Dystrophy, Jack from Texas sets out to achieve a variety of highpointing and traveling goals. In addition to state highpoints, Jack also visits county, city, and park highpoints around Texas. Listen to our conversation as Jack takes us through is varying interests in everything from trains to high roads to âlow-to-highpoitningâ!
Following Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_lightning_n_co/
Check out the Effort Calculator: https://www.summitpost.org/the-effort-scale-of-highpointing-the-fifty-us-states/1046476
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith,
email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Tom and Tommy, from Episode 1 talk about their first publication as co editors of the Highpointer's Club official magazine, Apex to Zenith! You'll not only hear about this most recent issue, but also how you can contribute to the publication and what to expect in the future from the Highpointer's club, the Konvention, and the Apex to Zenith.
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org  Â
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Listen to Bruce's fascinating account of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail! He takes listeners through his childhood learning about the outdoors, through the AT, and, of course, the highpoints along the way! You'll even find out how he got his trail name "Martian" and his "Tramily".
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Ryan, his wife, and their two sons love to see the country and bag some highpoints along the way! Ryan shares stories about their unique memories from the road to the trail and everything between! Please enjoy my conversation with Ryan as he highlights the joys of sharing the highpointing journey with family. You can even get a special restaurant recommendation for the next time you find yourself in Delaware bagging Ebright Azimuth!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org  Â
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Mihai joins us again to talk about his most memorable county and international highpoints! Our conversation also takes us into our favorite desert peaks and National Parks.
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Tim and Tim from Indiana have created a unique bond throughout their travels and highpointing experiences. They're close to completing all 50 and have fascinating stories that will have you both laughing and on the edge of your seat (have you ever had a bear in your car? They have!).
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Listen to Mike's adventures from New Hampshire's Presidential Peak to the Jordanian highpoint in the Wadi Rum desert! After hearing Mike's story, you'll want to get outside and reach a peak! Check out Mike on Instagram @highpointmike AND read his blog, https://highpointmikeblog.com/
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Dan from Indiana first started highpointing after planning a life changing trip to the Dakotas. He's since completed 38/50 highpoints! Listen to our conversation as Dan takes listeners through his interesting and incredible highpointing journey!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.orgÂ
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Dan is Mike Sloan's son (Episode 7) and together they summited the 50 state highpoints! It's safe to say that Dan has survived a hike with Mike! Listen to Dan as he talks about his memorable 10 ascent of Denali with his climbing partner and his childhood in the outdoors!
Andrea's outdoor endeavors first brought her to elevation low points while exploring caves! Listen to our conversation as Andrea talk about her favorite highpoints and lowpoints (caves) as well as a special surprise she receives on Nevada's Boundry peak!
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6, Ginny was told she wouldn't live a normal life. Ginny has been overcoming the odds since 6 years old and living an extraordinary life! Listen to our conversation as Ginny talks about overcoming obstacles, her favorite outdoor adventures, ice climbing, Himalayan treks, and her favorite highpoints!
James is a professional photographer who takes panoramas of highpoints and landscapes at National Parks. He is also a proud Highpointer's Club member! Listen to our conversation as James talks about photography, his favorite (and least favorite) highpoints, and Highpointer's Club conventions!
To see more of James's photos, check out his website:Â www.jamessuitsphoto.com
You can also check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8uMGx_MkaXX2OUL_uGFE4Q
For more information about the Highpointer's Club, visit:https://highpointers.org Â
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As a full time college student studying business, Matt manages to incorporate highpointing into his busy life and even brings his friends and family along. Listen to our conversation as Matt talks about his most memorable peaks, road trips, and his favorite climbing movies!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit:https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Have you survived a hike with Mike? If so, you may be eligible for compensation......just kidding! Listen to Mike's fascinating story of a life lived outdoors. Mike knows that challenging oneself in the outdoors builds character. His life of service and ministry is dedicated to helping people realize their potential while building character and perseverance. Mike and his son, Daniel, summited all 50 state highpoints. Find Mike's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Attacks-Teams-Sinking-Boat/dp/1644683792
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bear-attacks-dog-teams-and- a-sinking-boat-mike-sloan/1138435527
https://www.target.com/p/bear-attacks-dog-teams-and-a-sinking-boat-by-mike-sloan-paperback/-/A -87748288 If you want to go on a hike in the wilderness with Mike and stay at his cabin with a view of Denali, check out his place here:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/47939895?adults=1&s=42&unique_share_id=135ED856-FDE7-4643-9153-D3D4B67D3044&fbclid=IwAR2bj2Dnp5Zyv_PKJkEPa8jrws_C5rAoZl63K3mFNfDsWaES8Wm46H8fo1c&_branch_match_id=1151711454617241408&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXT0zKS9LLTdWvzCkoiTItSfUvT7JPS0rOyUyx9Sx3DDJKyjJyySswjaosiw%2Fw9sp2DUi0yCoqL453Ni1yzI%2FKMTP2Ns5180tzKQ5PdA22CM81MfOwSMs3TAYAUHBs1GAAAAA%3D&source_impression_id=p3_1675827635_TC8pQvptCaQO%2B5Lr
For more information about the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Tom Shea and Tommy Burns, co-editors of the official Highpointer's Club magazine continue where they left off from our very first episode! Listen to our conversation as Tom and Tommy talk about the Highpointer's Club, their favorite peaks, and their favorite outdoor adventure films and books!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit:https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Listen to Danny from Georgia as he takes listeners through his life changing and transforming journey of travel and highpointing. Nothing stops Danny from getting to a summit!
For more information about the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org Â
To contact the Highpointer's Club magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Listen to Tre's winter attempt stories on some of the East Coast's least forgiving mountains!
For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers.org
Listen to Jerrod and Tori as they talk about their cross country highpointing adventures! They don't just highpoint, they experience everything there is to see in each state they visit. Tori is our youngest highpointer on the show, so far!
US Air Veteran, Dean, talks about highpointing as part of an "Air Force Highpointing Challenge". He was a member of an Air Force team that summited Montana's Granite Peak. Listen to our conversation as Dean talks about his love of the outdoors, climbing peaks, and the positive effects it has had on his life.
You can read about the US Air Force Expedition to summit Granite peak in the Department of Defense published article here:Â
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/950886/face-of-defense-chief-leads-team-in-resilience-building-mountain-climb/
For more information about the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
You can contact the Highpointer's Club magazine at: newsletter@highpointers.org
Mother, veteran, and highpointer Debrah takes her two sons and their dogs highpointing. Listen to their stories and itineraries!
If you want to share your story on the podcast or YouTube channel, email Lauren at 50StatesHighpointingPodcast@gmail.com
To learn more about the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org
Tom and Tommy talk about more highpointing adventure, the Highpointer's Club Convention, and their favorite adventure books!
Highpointers, brothers-in-law, and co-editors of the Highpointer's Club official magazine, Apex to Zenith, Tom Shea and Tommy Burns talk highpointing, travel, and their most memorable experiences in the outdoors.
Highpointing is the challenge of reaching the highest elevation in each of the 50 states. In this podcast, we talk to the people who take this on this challenge from Florida's Britton Hill at 345 ft. to Alaska's Denali at 20,320 ft.