Peak 9344

Peak 9344 viewed from the east.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new route starting at the Horse Wallow drainage which is set out down the page. Updated November 2021 Peak 9344 is located west of Corral Creek Summit on the broad, complicated ridge that runs between Corral Creek Summit and Porphyry Peak. USGS Lehman Butte Access Primary access is via … Continue reading

Peak 9463

Peak 9463 viewed from the north.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added the southeast spur/east ridge route to this page. Updated November 2020 This attractive summit is located between on the broad, complicated ridge that runs between Corral Creek Summit and Porphyry Peak. USGS Lehman Butte Access Primary access is via the FS-142/Burma Road [(B)(2) on Page 265]. Follow the Burma Road … Continue reading

North Pole

North Pole viewed from the south.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book.  Published July 2020 North Pole is located roughly 17 miles SW of Elk City in the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Unlike its slightly taller neighbor, Buffalo Hump, it is easily reached by trail. A fire lookout was established on the peak in 1927. The lookout was decommissioned … Continue reading

Oregon Butte

Oregon Butte viewed from Buffalo Hump.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book. Three routes, all still viable, are listed in the book. The shortest route is described in more detail below. The trails in this area are infrequently maintained and expert trail-finding abilities may be required. Published July 2020 Oregon Butte is a shark tooth-shaped summit located 24 … Continue reading

Corral Creek Summit

Corral Creek Summit viewed from the west.

This peak is not in the book. Published July 2020 Corral Creek Summit is a small peak that sits just west of the point where the Burma Road crosses the White Knob Mountains crest at Corral Creek Summit. It may be a minor summit but it has a major 360-degree view. USGS Lehman Butte Access and Route, Class 1 Primary … Continue reading

Reed and Davis Benchmark

Reed and Davis Benchmark viewed from the north with Copper Basin Knob in the background.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas provided additional photos. Updated November 2020 Reed and Davis Benchmark is a straggler on the edge of the White Knob Mountains. It is located just northwest of the Copper Basin Guard Station. USGS Copper Basin Knob Access Access this peak from Copper Basin [(B) on Page 265 of the book]. Drive … Continue reading