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What counts as reaching a summit?

Last updated Mar 27, 2026

A summit is considered reached when your GPS track passes within a defined distance of the peak location.

We account for:
• GPS drift and elevation variation
• Real-world trail approaches
• Consistent summit proximity

You may see:
• Confirmed summit → strong match at the peak
• Near summit → very close, but not definitive

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