This is an in-depth discussion of topographic prominence, which is a measure of a mountain peak's stature relative to its surrounding terrain. For a general discussion of how prominence is defined and what it's all about, see the "For more information" link below. This group has quite a lot in common with the County High Points group (cohp@egroups.com).
This group is mainly for those involved in the search and discovery of prominent peaks or those who want to keep up to date on the latest work in this field. Well-finalized prominence lists based on states or counties are also appropriate in the county high points group.
To: cohp, prominence, several BCC Hikers who are looking for goals to pursue close to home can come up with a variety of projects in the county they live in.
... That's very interesting. A few days ago Mark sent a message saying that he was soon to depart for a Txgiving peakbagging trip in AZ. Knowing that you too
This morning I was in Gila Bend, Arizona purchasing gasoline for the 300 mile drive home after bagging 5 peaks in the Sonoran desert since last Saturday. [*1
Daniel Patrick Quinn wrote ... Myself and another English chap have been working on a website for peaks in Indonesia with a prominence of 1000m (which we call