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Highpointing
Activity of ascending to the highest point in a given area. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Highpointing is the sport of ascending to the point with the highest elevation within a given area (the "highpoint"). Examples include climbing the highest point of each U.S. state, reaching the highest point of each county within a specific state, and ascending the highest mountain on each continent (the "Seven Summits").
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