This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Spring Benchmark is one of only a handful of ranked, named peaks in the South Hills. It towers over Beaverdam Pass and even makes the beautiful, pyramidal-shaped landmark peak (Ibex Peak) look inconsequential. Ironically, Spring Benchmark is a ranked summit. Ibex Peak is not. Spring Benchmark is a fun scramble … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Black Mountain is an unimpressive, forested hump that is dominated by Mountain View Peak to the east. It is an unranked summit with an unclear “high point.” Having wandered around for a while to find a clear high point, I think you can ascertain my opinion of this summit. Not … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6763 is a ranked summit that lies on the north-to-south ridgeline that extends from Pike Mountain north over Elk Butte and continues north all the way along the west side of Wahlstrom Hollow to reach Magpie Basin at its terminus. Though not as high as its southern neighbors, Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Wooden Shoe Butte is a small butte in the northern section of the South Hills. It is tucked behind Grand View Peak to the south and is blocked by a ridge above Steer Basin to the east. The easiest access is via a long ATV ride up FSR-617 from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas contributed additional commentary and photos. Updated December 2020 Peak 7442 is the lowest of the seven peaks surrounding the Sage Creek drainage in the Northern Boulder Mountains. The view of the peaks surrounding the Sage Creek drainage (including Jerry Peak) from the summit is a good reason to climb this peak. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2019 This peak is one of seven peaks that surround the Sage Creek drainage in the northern Boulder Mountains. Peak 8923 is located on the west side of Pecks Canyon and has a LONG South Ridge. The easiest ascent route is via Pecks Canyon Road and the east slopes. The Dean … Continue reading