This formation is not in the book. Published November 2024 The Needles is a rocky outcrop that sits above the headwaters of Leadbelt Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. Its first recorded ascent was in 2024. Based on my visual observations, The Needles appears to be a Class 5 endeavor. It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road. USGS Blizzard … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2025 Cold Benchmark is the high point on a lengthy ridge that separates Dry Fork Creek from Cold Spring Canyon in the Pioneer Mountains. It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road to its northwest. An old mining road leads up to its north ridge. Cold Benchmark has a whopping … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Pre-LiDAR elevation on the map is 8,740 feet. Published November 2024 Peak 8729 is a ranked bump on the lengthy north ridge of Cold Benchmark (9,178 feet). It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road to its west. An old mining road leads up to its southwest ridge. USGS Blizzard Mountain North … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The name was suggested by Rick Baugher. Published November 2024 Peak 8621 sits above the headwaters of both Cabin Creek and the Right Fork/Left Forks of Sawmill Canyon Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road. USGS Blizzard Mountain North Access Antelope Creek Road [(D) on Page … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 7180 is one of the foothills of the White Knob Mountains. It is located south of Mackay on the south side of Cliff Creek. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. USGS Big Blind Canyon Access From US-93 in Mackay, drive southwest on … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak’s map elevation is 7,020 feet. LiDAR measurements place the elevation as 6,999 feet. Published November 2024 Formerly a ranked summit, Peak 6999 sits above Blaze Canyon just northwest of Mackay and west of the Big Lost River. It can be easily reached via some well-maintained county and BLM roads. USGS Mackay … Continue reading