History: June 1991 Backpacker Magazine Article on Highpointers Club
Thanks to Google Books here’s a copy of the June 1991 issue of Backpacker Magazine on the Club (317 members and dues of $5 and 16 50-state completers, featuring an interview with Bob Anderson.) Club...
View ArticleJakk Longacre “Last 50 Steps” Tour of Highpoints
Highpointer Club Founder Jakk Longacre recorded the “Last 50 Steps” probably in the late 1990s in which he told his experiences of climbing each of the 50 states. Members could get the VHS tape. Many...
View ArticleHistory of the Logo
By Ken Jones In the early days of the Highpointers, I contacted Jack Longacre about whether there was a club logo and awards. He said no. I spent some time that summer designing a logo, which combines...
View ArticleHighpointers Club Motto “Keep Klimbin'”
The Club motto is “Keep Klimbin'” It was how Club Founder Jakk Longacre (he liked those k’s) signed all his correspondence.
View ArticleHistory of the Club on Suite 101
Steve Urbanski has written a history of the Club on Suite 101.
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