This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 9140 sits on the Continental Divide at the head of both the Short Creek and Poison Creek drainages. It is most easily climbed via its west ridge from Reservoir Creek Road/Trail. The USGS topo map mislabels this peak as Peak 9118 but the contour lines give it an elevation … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 9041 is an overlooked Beaverhead Mountain that sits above Italian Canyon. It is overshadowed by Tuscany Peak (10,776 feet) and Italian Peak (10,996 feet) to its east, both peaks of which are on the Continental Divide. Nevertheless, Peak 9041 is a worthy scramble from Italian Canyon and I highly … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 8066 is a ridgeline hump on the Continental Divide and the ID/MT border. Years ago, it had a trail to the summit. But that trail is long gone and the peak requires a bushwhack via its northwest ridge or south ridge. USGS Big Hole Pass Access Same as for … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Eagle Mountain is a forested hump that is located on a high ridgeline west of the Continental Divide in the Beaverhead Mountains. It sits above the confluence of Sheep Creek and Little Sheep Creek. Based on my altimeter measurements, the high point of Eagle Mountain is the south summit (Point … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 6970 sits on a high ridgeline on the east side of Fourth of July Creek in the Beaverhead Mountains. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. It is most easily climbed via its southwest ridge from a public access point at 3.5 miles … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 8910 is a ridgeline hump on the long west ridge of Peak 9681, which sits high on the Continental Divide to its east. The shortest route to the summit is via the north spur and the west ridge. USGS Shewag Lake Access From US-93 north of Salmon, turn right/northeast … Continue reading