Highpointing
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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.
Jerimoth Hill, the highest natural point of elevation in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Hoosier Hill, Indiana
Seven Summits
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The Seven Summits are the highest mountains on each of the seven traditional continents. On 30 April 1985, Richard Bass became the first climber to reach the summit of all seven.
Highpointing
…2018, Colin O'Brady broke the speed record for climbing all 50 state highpoints, finishing in 21 days. The previous record was 41 days, set in 2016. The Seven Summits, or the highest mountain on each continent, is a popular form of highpointing. Some highpointers pursue the highest points of U.S. counties, often…
Mount Wilhelm
Mont Blanc summit
Chimborazo, the farthest peak from the center of Earth and probably the greatest of the North Andes Plate
Comparison of the highest peaks of each continents