site of the current Highpoint Shopping Centre Victoria, with Malakoff Castle' on the hill that was used by shepherds to shelter from the wind and rain. 1912 FHS
I’ve finally consolidated my work schedule which has allowed me the time to do more of the things I want to do. It’s been hard to gather up the motivation to do the things that I love after working 60ish hours a week for the past two years. The burnout has made it hard to do anything other than casual workouts and a whole lot of TV watching. Yesterday I checked off the second tallest mountain in the contiguous 48 states (after Mt. Whitney), which makes it the tallest mountain in Colorado. While technically easy, it was still 10 miles and just under 4,500 feet of elevation gain at high altitude. For this couch potato it was a slow and grueling day. It was also extremely motivating. Even during the exhausting knee pounding decent, I was thinking about which peaks I would summit next. Here’s to the next one(s). #colorado #14er #rockymountains #highpoint #hiking #climbing #adventure #explore #nature #mountain #summer #sawatch #mtelbert (at Mount Elbert) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7gRrNMjOW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Emily and I made the trip down to Flagstaff to knock out another state highpoint, Humphreys Peak in Arizona.
We got a mildly early start to the day and started at the trailhead a little before 8am. The hike itself was pretty tame and only had a mild incline. We started off with some switchbacks through a lush forest, which was beautifully quiet when we weren't being joined by other hikers. The trail was pretty crowded, so we ended up playing leapfrog with a few different groups.
After the saddle we hit a bunch of false summits before we finally laid our eyes on the prize and made our final push for the summit. What's crazy is that the whole hike had been pretty bug-free, and as we got closer to the summit they suddenly started swarming. We were swatting non-stop, and we were thinking we'd finally be free at the summit based on how many people we could see hanging out there. WRONG! The summit was unbearable from the bugs! And people were still all hanging out, eating lunch, and snapping pictures like they weren't being eaten alive. I couldn't believe it.
We spent only about 3 minutes at the summit to take some pictures before hauling out of there to escape the bugs. Maybe we're bug magnets, maybe those other people had a way higher tolerance for being bit, or maybe the altitude was causing us to hallucinate. Who's to say.
The way down was pretty chill and uneventful. My favorite part of the descent was when we decided to take a break back in the forested area. We took a few minutes to sit in total silence and listen to the wind through the trees. Bliss. I love the way the wind can make the trees look like they're shimmering.
Car to car it took us about 8.5 hrs to check off this highpoint, but I'd definitely consider it one of the easier ones I've done so far. Can't wait for the next one!
PROMOTOCROSS 2023: NUEVODOMINIO DE LOS HERMANOS LAWRENCE EN HIGH POINT.
Jett Lawrence permanece invicto en el Campeonato Pro Motocross 2023 con cuarta victoria consecutiva en High Point. La destreza de Hunter Lawrence en Moto 2 continúa con su cuarta victoria consecutiva en la clase 250.
MONTE. MORRIS, Pensilvania (17 de junio de 2023): el famoso High Point Raceway acogió el debut en la Costa Este del Campeonato Pro Motocross 2023, sancionado por AMA Pro Racing, el…
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The @sherwinwilliams experience at this year's #market was huge... They really came with it 😍😍.. Thank you for this photo wall it was #epic . . #cvioncompany #highpoint #hpmkt #thesherwinwilliamseffect #onthemove (at Downtown High Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkI2e8QrbPy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
There’s a downtown there somewhere! #highpoint #smokeydaze #wildfires (at High Point Community Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiWLsn8JTWm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The summer is winding down but the fun never stops in the Triad! 🤩 I look forward to seeing you out and about at some of these local events! If you see me, stay and say “hi!” 👋 #kristenhaynesteam #triadsfinest #summer #fallfun #localevents #local #realestate #greensboro #kernersville #highpoint #calendar #savethedate #greensborohomes #triadnc #greensbororealtor #expproud #realtorcommunity #ladiesofrealestate #realtorofinstagram #investinginrealestate #buysellinvest #realestateadvisor #yourfavoriterealtor #realestatetipsandadvice #realestateagentlife #realtortips #realestatephoto #iloverealestate #realestatelifestyle #realestateagent (at Greensboro, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch9yFa1O3l9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Counting down... Just a few more days before "9 Questions With Nhyne " E:8 with @itsbonesawbaby and @kellyanundson before Wendy's show for @conflictmma on the 27th. Stay Tooned!!! We're almost wrapped up. Get with Wendy to get your tickets to see her compete in Charleston! #mma #WMMA #martialarts #Charleston #southcarolina #northcarolina #Summerville #2d #2danimation #fun #9questionswithnhyne #9questions #animations #animated #HighPoint #Moho #newoutletanimation #StayTooned #timmkitts #ufc #WomensMMA # (at Summerville, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chhs2m_ObGZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=