Books Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Books Benchmark is located in the heart of the Webster Range between Manning Creek and Deer Creek. This area is a mix of private and public land. This climb is entirely on public land and it took some work to figure out a route that avoids private land. The more … Continue reading

Peak 8024 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8024 is a ridgeline summit that separates Pine Creek from Camel Hollow in the Gannett Hills. It is most easily climbed from nearby FSR-595/Camel Hollow Road. USGS Elk Valley Access Same as for Peak 8060. This is the second leg of a 2-peak adventure that includes Peak 8060 and … Continue reading

Peak 8060 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8060 is a ridgeline summit that sits above Pine Creek and at the head of Camel Hollow in the Gannett Hills. It is most easily climbed from nearby FSR-595/Camel Hollow Road. USGS Elk Valley Access Crow Creek Road/FSR-111 is located at the west end of North Fairview Road/CR-236, about … Continue reading

Peak 7820 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 7820 sits above Giraffe Creek and Salt Basin in the Gannett Hills near the ID/WY state line. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. The closest public access to Peak 7820 is probably from the west, via FST-834 and a lengthy, difficult bushwhack. … Continue reading

Peak 8108 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8108 is a beautiful ridgeline peak that towers over Big Basin in the Aspen Range. It is most easily climbed from FSR-1251/Big Basin Road to its southwest. USGS Harrington Peak Access From US-30 in Georgetown, turn right/east at the Mormon Church and drive up Stringtown Road to reach a … Continue reading

Peak 8140 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8140 is the high point on a north-south ridgeline that separates Dry Creek from Salt Basin in the Gannett Hills. It is easily reach via an ATV trail (FST-834) and an old 2-track near the summit. Views from the summit are limited due to the nearby pine forest. The … Continue reading