This summer, I should be very near to closing out all the lower 48 state highpoints, with Idaho (shown here), Montana and North Dakota first on the hitlist. When I started my quest (currently at 35 states) I would have never expected gas prices to blast through the roof, thus my delay in driving out to the midwest states. Still, a long round trip blast to Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri is in order. If I can manage it, Nevada and California are possibilities for the late summer/early fall, leaving only Mount Hood in Oregon as the only peak requiring some more vigilant planning. After that, the "big two" are all that remain: Alaska and Hawaii (and Hawaii is technically a drive up, though how awesome would it be to bike it?!) I wonder how many US annexes there are? I got the SECOND highest mountain in Puerto Rico then there's at least: US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and I'm sure a few others. The Canadian highpoints would be awesome and really tough to hit up next... could be fun!
I'm not sure exactly WHEN or WHERE but I'd sure like to have some company! It's looking less likely I'll be able fly out for Pat W's wedding, which is kind of bummer, but it looks like starting in May I'll have some free time. We'll see, but barring anything crazy the goal may finally be in sight.
