Peak 5243 (Savage Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 Savage Peak, named after nearby Savage Crossing, is another out-of-the-way Owyhee Mountains peak. If you like remote, seldom-visited peaks, this summit is for you. USGS Pixley Basin Access Primary access information for this peak and its surroundings is found at the following link: Castle Creek Area Access A seldom-used 2-track road … Continue reading

Peak 5631 (The Castle Keep)

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 The Castle Keep towers over the confluence of White Creek and the North and South Forks of Castle Creek. The Castle Keep is the perfect place to survey these magnificent canyons. USGS Pixley Basin Access Primary access information for this peak and its surroundings is found at the following link: Castle … Continue reading

Black Butte

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 Black Butte is an isolated peak that sits just east of the confluence of White Creek and the North and South Forks of Castle Creek. All three of these water courses have carved deep, impressive canyons. Black Butte drops steeply on all sides. USGS Pixley Basin Access Primary access information … Continue reading

Peak 9391 (South Lone Pine Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 This peak is part of the Lone Pine Peak massif. It is located south of that peak. I would wager that most ascents of this peak are made as an adjunct to climbing [the higher] Lone Pine Peak. This is in part due to the fact that the best access … Continue reading

Peak 8180

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 This peak is located southwest of Lone Pine Peak on the east side of Bradshaw Basin. While its treeless slopes can be climbed from almost any direction, it appears that the best route to the summit is via the southwest ridge which can be accessed from Bradshaw Basin Road. See … Continue reading

Peak 7545 (Spar 12)

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added photos to improve this page. Updated November 2023 This peak, along with Peak 8208, form a gateway on Spar Canyon Road. There is a cairn on the summit without a register and a painted notation that names the peak “Spar 12.” The views of the White Cloud Peaks from the … Continue reading