This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2023 Peak 7642 is located due west of Rain Peak. Pearl Creek is to its north and Brush Creek to its south. John Platt first told me about this little know peak, the quality of its mostly open slopes and the wonderful views available from its summit. Check out John’s trip … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 8270 is another peak climbed by John Platt, Lord of the Lick Creek Range. See the link to his trip report below. I have not climbed it, but it looks like a good hike. USGS Fitsum Summit … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas contributed a new route and additional details to the existing northeast ridge route which he descended. Updated December 2020 Peak 10225 has been called “Roundup Peak” for some time. Thanks to the efforts of Dan Robbins, the name became official in July 2017. The name commemorates the annual cattle roundup that … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Green Mountain is near Paddy Flat. Click on John Platt’s trip report link below for the details. USGS Paddy Flat … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 307 of the book. The Clapper is overshadowed by it giant neighbor, Bell Mountain. Nevertheless, it is a worthy goal. Larry Prescott’s trip report, linked below, provides great photos and additional ascent information which will help get you to the summit. The climb is Class 2 via its Southwest Ridge. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. There are two routes set out below: the road route and Livingston Douglas’ southeast ridge route. Updated December 2019 Howe Peak is the 2nd-highest point in the Jumpoff Peak subrange of the Lost River Range. It is the most heavily forested terrain in the subrange. Its summit has a large communications facility. See … Continue reading