Trail Talk: Highpointing Podcast

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. He’s 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...

Bird watching-alleged drug smuggling-finding a missing person. Find out how these all relate to highpointing in Robyn Watson’s 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 mor...

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 Trai...

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 Highpointer’s Club, she’s dedicat...

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 i...

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 visit...

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 “van life” that you thought you knew about from Instagram reels. Their adventurous spirit will make you want to get out and explore, even if it’s just to your local park. They’...

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 Colorado’s Mt. Elbrus to Elvis’s home town in Mississippi. Listen to find out the special dedication he does on each highpoint he summits and Scott’s favorite outdoor ad...

Living with Becker’s 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 ‘low-to-highpoitning’!   Following Jack on Instagram: https://...

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&a...

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  ...

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...

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

Mihai has a fascinating background not only in nationality, but in his profession and outdoor activity. Mihai's stories will make you want to go outside and explore wherever you are with friends. Listen to this week's episode of my first conversation with Mihai, then tune in next week for part 2! For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org    To c...

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 Highp...

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 conta...

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.org  To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith...

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!

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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:  www.jamessuitsphoto.com You can also...

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 Ma...

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...

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 t...