Saving the Toughest for Last: 50 th Completers’ Final U.S. State High Points

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the pattern of high point climbs undertaken by 50th completers in the U.S.
• Analyzed the sequence of state high point climbs by 50th completers
• Identified climbs that were categorized as difficult
• Compared the order of ascents to determine patterns
• 50th completers are more likely to save the most difficult climbs for last
• Limited evidence suggests that distant high points are also saved for final ascents