Bogus Lethe does not have a 100' col or a name on the USGS map and is not in GNIS database
The place called Lethe on the AMC map is not the correct location of the original Lethe which is unknown
Middle Hancock does have 100' col and should replace Bogus Lethe if the list is to remain consistent with its rules
Because of map changes with new measurments Trailwrights decided to stay with the original list that was adopted.
The only change was because SW Hancock was missed by ME for some reason. At the time we debated to change the number to 73 or stay with the original 72 number. Also when Middle Hancock was approved we could not be certain of the 100 foot col. It was measured several times but it was not positive but it was definatley 4,000. We decided to drop it from the list rather than change the number to 73.
As for Lethe it was on The AMC Map at the time and was 4,000 and had a name so it counted.
Again we decided to keep it on the list regardless.
We also decided that we will not keep changing the list in the future every time new measurments are given as the AMC does. It is not necessary in our opinion.
The rules do not say that all 3 are required , only any one of those three or a combination . It depends on how you interpret the rules. We do not intened to hire a lawyer to make the rules but something to guide us at the time.
We could have included others but decided that we had enough.
It is SIMPLE just do the list do your 72 hours and you can be a member or NOT.
The idea of a list is to spread the load so to speak and not to be perfect.
Gene Daniell has said many times that if a person does not like the list then make up your own. I agree wholeheartedly with him on that.
As far as "Bogus" is concerned I think it is "bogus" to say you are climbing Lincoln from Lafayette or Lafeyette from Lincoln and claim you are climbng a 4,000 footer when you are really climbing 200 feet or a little more in some cases.
The AMC list is a lot of fun and an ideal goal or objective for many people. So is the Trailwrights 72 Summits. Neither are PURE so lets give it a rest and enjoy what BOTH have to offer.