From the Appalachian Mountains of the east to the Rocky Mountains of the west, each U.S. state has one geographical point rising above the rest. Rugged mountains such as Montana’s Granite Peak and Washington’s Rainier clearly make the list, yet this collection of 50 highpoints also includes unfamiliar hills and gentle landmarks often located in obscure parts of the country. Discover the adventure and follow my 20-year journey from North Carolina’s Mount Mitchell, to the top of Denali Alaska, and across the Great Plains as I reach all 50. "This is an inspiring book that will remind every reader about the determination it takes to attain one's goals." Review from Canada " All Fifty is an entertaining and informative memoir. It left me itching to jump into my next adventure. A great resource for anyone planing to climb all the US highpoints" -- Eric Gilbertson, fellow 50-completer and co-author of The Great Quest: Fifty US State High Points and More . " What does it feel like to stand at the top of the world? If anyone can tell you, it might be Walter VanderHeide. Over the last 20 years, VanderHeide has visited the highest points in each of the 50 states— an accomplishment few can claim ." Told from VanderHeide's point of view,  "All Fifty" is a factual account of experiences he had reaching each U.S. state's highest point. "There is pleasure in working hard, and mountain climbing is mostly hard work," VanderHeide says. "It's a tough sport, and it certainly isn't for everyone, but its rewards are amazing." Book Cover: The view looking mostly south, and slightly west from the mouth of the southwest couloir of Montana's Granite Peak. The ponds are the Sky Top Lakes. The serrated ridge is the west wall of the cirque formed around the Sky Top Glacier and the Sky Top Lakes. "The Spires" (as the serrated ridge is named on U.S. Topographical maps) reside on the ridge running south from Mount Villard. They are located one and three-quarter miles southwest of Granite Peak, the highpoint of Montana. Photograph taken by the author August 18, 2012. I am an outdoors enthusiast. Very few activities provide me with as much joy as hiking, camping, rock and ice climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and exploring. Chronicling my outdoor adventures has become a passion of mine. For the mountain climbing community I have written many online articles, trip reports, route descriptions, and mountain guides. My first book, "All Fifty: My Journey to the Highest Point of Every U.S. State" was published November 2021.