This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Peak 7820 is a rather nondescript hump that barely qualifies as a ranked summit. It overlooks the beautiful Angielen Ranch on Irving Creek Road. The south ridge is probably the only publicly-accessible route to the summit, given all of the private ranch land that surrounds it. An old 2-track jeep … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Black Mountain is a forested ridge hump on the LONG south ridge of Peak 9381. It sits above Grouse Canyon to its west. Why it is called “Black Mountain” is a mystery. There is nothing “black” about it. Although named, Black Mountain is a most uninspiring peak. The shortest ascent … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Middle Creek Butte is a magnificent, triangular-shaped butte with steep east and west aspects. It is located just north of the convergence of Dry Creek and Middle Creek. It is most easily climbed via its south face or southeast ridge from Middle Creek Road. Unfortunately, private land may be an … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9700 is the final peak of four peaks on the south side of Webber Creek (Peak 8613, Peak 9381, Peak 9499, and Peak 9700) that make for a good loop route. This journey entails 11.5 miles and 5,375 feet of elevation gain from the Webber Creek Trailhead so it … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9499 is the third of four peaks on the south side of Webber Creek (Peak 8613, Peak 9381, Peak 9499, and Peak 9700) that make for a good loop route. This journey entails 11.5 miles and 5,375 feet of elevation gain from the Webber Creek Trailhead so it is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9381 is the second of four peaks on the south side of Webber Creek (Peak 8613, Peak 9381, Peak 9499, and Peak 9700) that make for a good loop route. This journey covers 11.5 miles with 5,375 feet of elevation gain from the Webber Creek Trailhead so it is … Continue reading