Peak 8634 is a soft-ranked summit that sits on the northwest ridge of nearby Cup Benchmark (9,147 feet). It is a worthy objective if you plan to also climb nearby Cup Benchmark. The easiest ascent route is via the southeast ridge, most of which has an old 2-track road on it. USGS Buttercup Mountain Access Same as for Peak 8595. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2023 Osprey Point is located along ID-21 and above the confluence of Mores Creek and Minneha Creek in the Boise Mountains. It is most easily climbed from FSR-238/Minneha Creek Road. The summit is on private land but there is no fencing or signage to prohibit entry. USGS Dunnigan Creek Access Park … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2023 Upper Daggett Point is a thickly-forested hump that sits just south of Clear Creek Summit and southeast of Gardiner Peak (6,500 feet). Due to posted private land, it is no longer accessible from Clear Creek Summit and requires a punishing bushwhack to reach its brushy summit. USGS Robie Creek Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2023 Peak 5060 is a brushy hump that sits between Macks Creek and Pine Creek in the Boise Mountains. It is seldom climbed and is a tiresome, albeit short, bushwhack from Pine Creek Road to its south. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. These … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2023 Peak 4123 is a handsome hump that sits above the Cottonwood Guard Station and massive Arrowrock Reservoir in the Boise Mountains. It is often overlooked by climbers due to its low elevation but is a wonderful scramble from the Guard Station. USGS Arrowrock Reservoir NE Access From ID-21 at the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The name was originally suggested by Rick Baugher. Published October 2023 Ursa Peak is located at near the headwaters of Rear Creek and Squib Canyon. The peak towers above the North Fork Big Lost River. USGS Meridian Peak Access Primary access is from the North Fork Big Lost River Road. Leave this road … Continue reading