Trail Talk: Highpointing Podcast
Hit the trails with us and discuss all things highpointing! Tune in for expert tips, inspiring stories, and more. New EP. every Wednesday
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 32-Tim: Retired Chiropractor, Hiker, State and International Highpointer
Listen to this week’s 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 amazi…
Episode 31- Washington State Community Spotlight: Recovery Beyond
This week’s episode is a Community Spotlight on an organization out of Washington state called ‘Recovery Beyond’. Recovery Beyond uses the outdoors to help addicts achieve a life of sobriety and thri…
Episode 30- Summit Series, Mt. Rainier- Mike Haugen: RMI Guide, Science Teacher, 50 State Highpointer
This episode is part of a “Summit Series” 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 teac…
Episode 29- Kelby: Navy Veteran, Outdoorsman, 50 State Highpointer
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 …
Episode 28- Robyn Watson: Highpointers Foundation
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 …
Episode 27- Paty: Army Veteran, Outdoor Pilgrim, Highpointer
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 …
Episode 26- Shannon: Doctor, HP Club Board Member, 50 State Highpointer
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!…
Episode 25-Phil: Science Teacher, "Nice Guy", Highpointer
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 co…
Episode 24- Mike Sloan: Return from Nepal!
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, Dani…
Episode 23-Austin & Nicole: Van Life, Travelers, Highpointers
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 refre…
Episode 22- Scott: Just a Kid from Charlotte
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…
Episode 21-Jack: Trains, Peaks, and Automobiles
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 hi…
Episode 20- Tom & Tommy: Co-Editors of the Highpointer's Club magazine, Apex to Zenith
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…
Episode 19- Bruce: AT Thru-Hiker, "Martian", Highpointer
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 …
Episode 18-Ryan: Father, Teacher, Highpointer
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! Pl…
Episode 17- Mihai Pt. 2: Beyond States: Counties, National Parks, International Peakbagging
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.
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Episode 16- Mihai: 1st Generation American, Adventure Instigator, Highpointer
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. Lis…
Episode 15- Tim Sr. & Tim Jr. : Father and Son Highpointing Team
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 laug…
Episode 14- Mike: State and International Highpointer
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 ou…