This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 The Temple is an imposing spire that sits due west of Mount Cramer. Although the formation was officially named in 1965 the name has yet to show up on USGS or Forest Service maps. I do not know of any ascents on this formation. USGS Mount Cramer Access FST-101/FST-154, Redfish … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 7292 is located along Cove Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. It separates Fowler Gulch from Moran Creek. Peak 7292 is most easily climbed via its east ridge from Cove Creek Road/FSR-124. USGS Baugh Creek SW Access From ID-75, drive 7.9 miles northeast up East Fork Road to an unsigned … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Phantom Hill is located along ID-75 north of Ketchum. Amazingly, this rather inconsequential hill has a sign alongside the highway to identify it (see photo). Phantom Hill is most easily climbed from ID-75 but finding a safe place to park is the crux of this climb. In addition, safely hiking … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This bump, not to be confused with nearby Pickles Butte, is on private property. Published November 2022 Pickle Butte sits alongside ID-55 at a sharp turn just east of Marsing, Idaho. This peak is on private property but there is no signage or fencing prohibiting entry. But this is Idaho and it is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Mud Flat Hill is located at the crest of the Rogerson-Jarbidge Highway. It is on a ridgeline south of the highway. USGS Curtis Draw Access From Rogerson, ID, drive 29.9 miles west then southwest on the Rogerson-Jarbidge Highway to a crest in the road. Park in a pullout area here … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Smelter Butte is a minor butte that is located on the east side of FSR-134, just north of the Muldoon townsite and the junction of FSR-134 and FSR-126 at a private ranch entrance. This butte is on private land, though it is not fenced or posted. Please obtain permission from … Continue reading