Bird Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Bird Benchmark is the northernmost unranked summit in the Black Pine Mountains. It is located on the main Black Pine Ridge Crest that runs from north to south. This is the second leg of a 2-peak journey that includes Peak 7734 and Bird Benchmark (7,580 feet). This adventure covers 9.0 … Continue reading

Peak 7734 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 7734 is the northernmost ranked summit in the Black Pine Mountains and is on the main Black Pine Ridge Crest that runs from north to south. It is most easily reached from Mill Fork Road on its east side. This is the first leg of a 2-peak journey that … Continue reading

Peak 6390 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6390 is a minor hump located on the east side of the Cotterel Mountains and northwest of Malta. It is most easily climbed via its east side from ID-81. This climb covers 5.5 miles with 1,750 feet of elevation gain round trip from the first cattle gate. USGS Nibbs … Continue reading

Peak 6342 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6342 is an imposing, pyramidal hump that is located on the south side of Cassia Creek, just outside Elba. The easiest access is via Ottley Road (2055S Road) to its north. However, this area is a mix of private and public land but you can remain on BLM land … Continue reading

Peak 6540 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6540 is a ridgeline summit that sits on the south side of Cassia Creek, just outside Elba. The easiest access is via Ottley Road (2055S Road) to its north. However, this area is a mix of private and public land but you can remain on BLM land the entire … Continue reading