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Highest Points
A list of highest points typically contains the name, elevation, and location of the highest point in each of a set of geographical regions. Such a list is important in the sport of highpointing. A partial list of highpoint lists is below: Worldwide Physical geography Global * List of highest mountains on Earth * Summits farthest from the Earth's center * List of islands by highest point By geographical region * Seven Summits, List of highest points on each continent * List of elevation extremes by country ** List of countries by highest point ** List of highest points of African countries ** List of highest points of Asian countries ** List of highest points of European countries ** List of highest points of Oceanian countries ** List of highest points of North American countries ** List of highest points of South American countries * List of elevation extremes by region Human geography * List of highest towns by country ** List of highest cities ** List of highest l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highpointing
Highpointing is the activity of ascending to the point with the highest natural elevation within a given area, known as the highpoint. Those who pursue the activity are known as highpointers. Highpointing has been considered a subset of peak bagging, the goal of which is to reach the summit of every mountain on a certain list. History and background Highpointing has its roots in the United States. Starting in the early 20th century, a few pioneers of highpointing began visiting the List of U.S. states and territories by elevation, highest natural point in each of the 50 U.S. states. In the early days, this endeavor involved dispute and original research, as the tools to precisely map the country were just beginning to find widespread use. The first person to successfully climb each U.S. state highpoint was Arthur H. Marshall, who finished in July 1936, on Indiana's Hoosier Hill, when there were only 48 states. Vin Hoeman was the first person to climb the highest point in all 50 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
