Climb of a Lifetime

Not only have I become addicted to Geocaching lately but I am now determined to climb each Highpoint in all the 50 States. My obsession started with Mauna Kea sort of by accident and now after a recent monster roadtrip, I have added Nebraska, Iowa (yeah those aren't too tough you can imagine) and South Dakota. I am hoping to tick off Mount Elbert and a couple other 14'ers in Colorado over the weekend as well. Looks like I have no choice but to head back to Denali!

Harney Peak stands at 7242 feet above the surrounding Black Hills National Forest. I have to say this is my favorite Highpoint hike so far as the scenery is absolutely stunning and we had such a perfect day. This is supposedly the highest point East of the Rocky Mountains and West of the Pyrenees. Nothing is higher in New England? Greenland? Interesting. Anyway, if you find yourself in Rapid City, SD for some reason- definitely head to the Black Hills for some hiking and great rock climbing.