This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Crater Mountain is the northernmost point on Pelican Ridge. It is located on the northeast side of Blackfoot Reservoir and is just south of Wilson Pass on State of Idaho land. This is the second leg of a 2-peak journey that includes Limerock Mountain (7,488 feet) and Crater Mountain. This … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Red Mountain is located west of the southernmost extremities of Blackfoot Reservoir. It is a short scramble from Dekay Pit Road to its west. While this area is a patchwork of private and public land, this climb is entirely on BLM land. USGS The Dip Access From Exit 116 (Sunnyside … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6914 is located on a hidden ridgeline west of Reservoir Mountain. The ridgeline separates Bear Creek to the east from Corral Creek to the west. The easiest access to Peak 6914 is via Skinny Dip Road to its west. USGS Reservoir Mountain Access from the North (Blackfoot Reservoir Road) … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 China Cap is the smaller/lower of two pyramidal humps that are located just below the south end of Blackfoot Reservoir. Its big brother is called China Hat (7,166 feet). Well, I guess that fits. Both China Cap and China Hat require crossing private property, so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 China Hat is the larger/higher of two pyramidal humps that are located just below the south end of Blackfoot Reservoir. Its little brother is called China Cap (6,716 feet). Well, I guess that fits. Both China Hat and China Cap require crossing private property, so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Reservoir Mountain is long, north-south ridgeline that is located west of Government Dam Road and Blackfoot Reservoir. It is an impressive sight from its east side. Due to private land issues, the easiest public access is from an old 2-track in the Bear Creek drainage to its west. USGS Reservoir … Continue reading