Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

While in the broadest sense mountaineering – reaching the summit of geographically prominent points -- has been around as long as mankind, the concept ... More

While in the broadest sense mountaineering – reaching the summit of geographically prominent points -- has been around as long as mankind, the concept of “high-pointing” is relatively new. Starting in the early 1900’s, a few pioneers of high pointing began visiting the highest geographic point in each of the 50 states of the United States . In the early days, this endeavor involved dispute and lore, as the tools to precisely map every square inch of the country were just beginning to find wide-spread use – and this was perhaps a significant part of the charm. Over the years, this pursuit has b... Show Less