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Summary:

In this episode of the We Like It On Top podcast, host Bill Goodgion interviews Greg Slayden, the founder of peakbagger.com. They discuss Greg's background in climbing and his journey to becoming a peak bagger. They also explore the challenges and rewards of climbing in the White Mountains and completing state high points. Greg shares his training regimen and highlights some of his most memorable climbs. They delve into the features and statistics of peakbagger.com, including the number of peaks, active accounts, and logged ascents. Greg also discusses the infrastructure challenges of running the website and the importance of user privacy.

Takeaways:

• Peak bagging is a hobby that involves climbing and documenting the ascents of various peaks.
• The White Mountains in New Hampshire offer a unique hut system that allows hikers to traverse the range without carrying camping gear.
• Training for climbing can involve a variety of outdoor activities, and being active in the mountains can be a form of training in itself.
• Peak baggers often have a wide range of skills and experience due to their exposure to different mountains and conditions.
• PeakBagger.com is a comprehensive database of mountain peaks and climbing information, with features such as logging ascents and connecting with other climbers.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to We Like It On Top

(01:02) Greg's Background and Peak Bagger

(03:26) Hiking in the White Mountains

(04:20) Mount Washington and State High Points

(05:15) Hut System in the White Mountains

(06:04) Training and Preparation for Climbing

(08:28) Challenges of Climbing in the White Mountains

(11:09) Transition to State High Points

(13:10) Completing the State High Points

(14:17) Training Regimen for Climbing

(16:10) Skills and Variety of Peak Baggers

(17:39) Definition of a Peak Bagger

(19:02) Greg's Climbing Stats

(21:46) Most Challenging and Fulfilling Climbs

(25:37) Overview of PeakBagger.com

(30:33) Building PeakBagger.com

(35:03) Infrastructure Challenges

(37:29) Features and Highlights of PeakBagger.com

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