Peak 7660 by Livingston Douglas

Reclusive Peak 7660 as viewed from the northeast. The open, brushy summit cap is behind the pine forest in this photo. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7660 is a hidden summit that is tucked underneath its massive neighbor to the northeast, Caribou Mountain (9,803 feet). It sits above the North Fork Creek to is east and is thickly forested with lots of brush to boot. The summit is an almost-impenetrable flat area of thick brush. … Continue reading

Peak 7603 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 7603 and its southwest face as viewed from the corral along Tincup Road. The summit is just right of the pine trees at the top of the photo. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7603 is a gentle hump that has Tincup Creek on its south, west, and north sides. It is most easily climbed from a corral along Tincup Road/FSR-117 at the base of the southwest side of the mountain. Peak 7603 is an easy, open scramble up scrub and short patches … Continue reading

Peak 7522 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 7522 as viewed from the northeast. The summit is left of center. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7522 is a forested hump that is located along Tincup Road/FSR-117 above Tincup Creek. There is a lot of posted private land on the south side of this peak so consult a map and be careful. This route is entirely on public land. Views from the top are somewhat … Continue reading

Peak 7932 by Livingston Douglas

The forested high point of Peak 7932. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7932 is a forested mountain that is tucked behind other peaks and/or ridges and is difficult to reach. The easiest access is via FST-444 (an ATV trail) from FSR-189/FSR-169 and Tincup Road/FSR-117. Peak 7932 towers over the lengthy Tincup Creek drainage. It is rarely climbed and is a lengthy … Continue reading

Peak 8038 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 8038 (forested, left of center in the distance) as viewed from Tincup Mountain to the west. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 8038 sits at the head of Marshall Canyon and Corral Creek. It is the next-door neighbor of Tincup Mountain (8,220) to its west. It is most easily reached via Bear Canyon Road and FST-464. It is a fun scramble up the southwest ridge from the 7,620-foot connecting saddle with … Continue reading

Peak 7288 by Livingston Douglas

The brush-and-aspen summit cap of Peak 7288. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7288 is a brushy, forested hill located on the north side of ID-34 just east of Wayan. It is most easily climbed from FSR-190 on its east side. Peak 7288 is a pure bushwhack and offers no views. It has a surprising amount of prominence for such an insignificant … Continue reading