Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 255 of the book. Swede Peak is a handsome, rocky hump that sits at the head of the Buckhorn Creek and Kale Creek drainages. It is overshadowed by its higher neighbors to the north on a long, high ridgeline–Peak 8569 and Mandolin Benchmark (9,189 feet). Due to the gated closure … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 113 of the book. Climb this peak and Sawtooth Peak from the saddle between them. USGS Fitsum Summit … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 215 of the book. Couch Peak will be overlooked by most because it’s lower than most of the surrounding peaks. I recommend it nonetheless because of it is a great viewpoint with over 1,600 feet of prominence. See the link to Dan Robbins’ trip report below. USGS Sydney Butte … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 117 of the book. Shell Rock Peak is located due east of Log Mountain, the highest summit on the massive Log Mountain/Deadwood Divide. I climbed this peak with John Platt and John Fadgen. Use the Log Mountain page to see updated access information to climb this peak from Johnson Creek. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 147 of the book. This peak is a short walk from the nearest road. Unfortunately, the nearest road is a rough-and-tumble affair that will test your driving and route-finding skills. Make a day of it and climb Silver Mountain, Shepard Peak, Goat Mountain and North Goat Peak. It is a long … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 111 of the book. Bruin Peak, the lower but more rugged of summit of the two Bruin Peaks, can be climbed the same day as it higher sibling, Bruin Mountain. USGS Hazard Lake … Continue reading