It's wikipedia, all you have to do is read what is said

Jun 11, 2021
4:00:16pm

RyneK All-American

"The topographic prominence of a summit is a measure of how high the summit rises above its surroundings."

It's not a "choice". Mount Graham has the greatest prominence in Arizona.

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RyneK

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Time

Mountains ranked by prominence

RyneK

6/11/21 3:50pm

After driving up and down the Wasatch front my entire life, the first time I ever saw a mountain that really

Pimpin4Paradise

6/11/21 3:54pm

Absolutely. When I was 17 I climbed Rainier and nearly backed out when I saw it in person. Very intimidating vs what I

Probable Sacko

6/11/21 3:58pm

I have a full view of it from my house and I’m 70 miles away. It’s spectacular.

Salami Karate

6/11/21 4:05pm

Is it real though?

Pimpin4Paradise

6/11/21 4:07pm

Not sure. Might have to get my motorboat up there to confirm.

Salami Karate

6/11/21 4:08pm

My in-laws live on American Lake. From the end of their is a great view of Mt

Born2Fish

6/15/21 8:46pm

Well that list sucks

I'mYourHuckleberry

6/11/21 3:55pm

Maybe it's your judgement of prominence that sucks.

RyneK

6/11/21 3:56pm

In order to decide who has better judgement I need both of you to tell me

Charles Darwin

6/11/21 4:04pm

cougarboard search "Curry Dribble". Nuff said.

RyneK

6/11/21 4:06pm

Good list, but this one is height instead of prominence. Not surprisingly,

Penske Material

6/11/21 3:56pm

What does it mean by prominence? Graham is an interesting choice for AZ

The Pope

6/11/21 3:58pm

It's wikipedia, all you have to do is read what is said

RyneK

6/11/21 4:00pm

I apologize for my laziness. I accept that ranking

The Pope

6/11/21 4:01pm

RE: I apologize for my laziness. I accept that ranking

RyneK

6/11/21 4:02pm

So, prominence is not a choice, mountains were born that way? I think it's more of a spectrum.

jdub

6/11/21 4:02pm

Then there are the Ultras

Carnac

6/11/21 4:02pm

Why isn't Timp on this list?

I'mYourHuckleberry

6/11/21 4:11pm

It is. Look again. #106

Carnac

6/11/21 4:12pm

Why do they measure the prominence so low with Timp?

I'mYourHuckleberry

6/11/21 4:26pm

Seems you don't REALLY want to be high on that list......

StarMan

6/11/21 4:09pm

I think altitude, prominence and gradient are all important. A slow rise

TomPetty

6/11/21 4:15pm

Chimborazo in Ecuador was pretty incredible. Seeing so much snow at the Equator.

ReyOso

6/11/21 4:38pm

Didn't get to see it when I was in Ecuador because it was in the other mission. Bucket list item for me...

jdub

6/11/21 8:30pm

RE: Mountains ranked by prominence

ragid

6/11/21 6:55pm

The tetons and the Sawtooths compete

TomPetty

6/11/21 9:18pm

I see Mt Washington (NH) at #59 and Mt Mitchell (NC) at #62

thewaterboy

6/11/21 7:28pm

You're right. Add those to the idea that it's still nowhere near the west in

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