Peak 8700

Peak 8700 and the Big Lost River Valley. Steve Mandella photo.

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella and Livingston Douglas contributed to this page. Margo wrote the first section and Livingston the additional routes below Margo’s entry. Updated December 2019 Peak 8700 lies south of Jerry Peak and north of Wildhorse Peak in the Challis National Forest. The peak’s location provides nice views of the Lost River Range, … Continue reading

Peak 8854

Peak 8854 viewed from Peak 8722. Peak 8894 is in the background on the left. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8854 is located northwest of Peak 8894 on a ridge system that divides Little Pistol Creek and Forty-Four Creek. This ridge system has 5 ranked summits with Chinook Mountain as the highest point. Between this peak and Chinook Mountain, you will find Peak 8722. Use the link below to … Continue reading

Chinook Mountain

Chinook Mountain ciewed from Peak 8722. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 118 of the book. Published October 2018 Chinook Mountain is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness northeast of Landmark. It is the highest point on a ridge system that divides Little Pistol Creek and Forty-Four Creek. This ridge system has 5 ranked summits and you can … Continue reading

Log Mountain/Deadwood Divide

This impressive ridge system runs unbroken for more than 60 miles between the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River in the north and South Fork of the Payette River in the south. The western boundary is formed by the South Fork Salmon River and Middle Fork Payette River. The eastern boundary is formed by Johnson Creek, … Continue reading

Peak 9101

Peak 9101 viewed from Mount Eldridge.

This peak is not in the book. Updated August 2019 Peak 9101 is located due south of Wolf Fang Peak and serves as an excellent spot to survey the spectacular country that surrounds Elk Summit. The road to the summit is also the starting point for a climb of Wolf Fang Peak. USGS Wolf Fang Peak Access and Route, Class … Continue reading

Flat Benchmark

Flat Benchmark viewed from Bender Peak.

This peak is not in the book. Two routes are set out below. The first is mine. I also climbed the peak using the trails taking the shortest line possible. Livingston Douglas’ report is next. He describes the traverse between Bender Peak and Flat Benchmark in more detail. Finally, you will find the circular route followed is by Erik Pohlmann. Erik approached … Continue reading