Peak 6958 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 6958 as viewed from the southwest. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6958 is one of four ranked summits on a ridgeline that separates Fall Creek from Pritchard Creek in the Caribou Range northwest of Palisades Reservoir. This climb is part of a four-peak adventure that includes Peak 6958, Peak 7100, Peak 7034, and Peak 6775. This is mostly open country … Continue reading

Black Mountain by Livingston Douglas

The true/middle summit of Black Mountain as viewed from the south summit/Lower Black Benchmark. The true summit is right of center. Livingston Douglas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 370 of the book. Published November 2020 Black Mountain is a LONG ridge and is readily visible from US-89 in Wyoming south of Alpine Junction near the ID/WY border. As a P2K peak, Black Mountain is a sought-after prize to many climbers. The middle summit is the high point of … Continue reading

Little Elk Mountain by Livingston Douglas

Little Elk Mountain as viewed from the east. The summit is right of center. Livingston Douglas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 370 of the book. Published November 2020 Little Elk Mountain is located at the head of Deadman Creek. It is overshadowed by Big Elk Mountain (9,476 feet) to its northeast. With almost 1,000 feet of prominence, however, Little Elk Mountain should not be overlooked and can be combined with a … Continue reading

Peak 7911 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 7911 (center) as viewed from the southwest. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Livingston’s route description for this peak covers an ambitious traverse starting at the Bear Creek Trailhead and climbing over Peak 7314, Peak 7860, Peak 9142, and Big Elk Mountain before reaching this peak. Published November 2020 Peak 7911 is one of five peaks that surround Muddy Creek: Peak 7314, Peak 7860, Peak 9142, … Continue reading

Peak 9142 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 9142 and its northeast ridge (my ascent route) as viewed from the northeast. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Livingston’s route description for this peak covers an ambitious traverse starting at the Bear Creek Trailhead and climbing over Peak 7314, Peak 7860, and Peak 9142 before reaching Big Elk Mountain. Published November 2020 Peak 9142 is one of five peaks that surround Muddy Creek: Peak 7314, Peak 7860, Peak 9142, Big Elk … Continue reading

Peak 7860 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 7860 and its forested northeast ridge as viewed from the northeast. The summit is in dead center. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Livingston’s route description for this peak covers an ambitious traverse starting at the Bear Creek Trailhead and climbing over Peak 7314, Peak 7860, and Peak 9142 before reaching Big Elk Mountain. Published November 2020 Peak 7860 is one of five peaks that surround Muddy Creek: Peak 7314, Peak 7860, Peak 9142, Big Elk … Continue reading