Bear Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

Bear Benchmark as viewed from the east, just above the final saddle (right of center). The summit is left of center and is hidden behind the trees. From the grassy saddle, bushwhack diagonally left to reach the summit ridge and then head west for over 1/2 mile to FINALLY reach the top. Livingston Douglas Photo

Idaho climbing and access information for peak is on Page 323 of the book where, consistent with local usage, it is identified as Bear Peak. Livingston Douglas provided the Montana access and route information found below. Published November 2020 Bear Benchmark is a ridgeline summit on the Continental Divide. It sits above the headwaters of both Big Bear Creek (ID) and … Continue reading

Peak 6796 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 6796 and its cliffy northwest face as viewed from Peak 6420 to the northwest. Its summit is right of center. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6796 is one of two peaks that tower over The Narrows: a rugged, cliff-faced section of Wolverine Canyon in the Blackfoot Mountains. The other peak is Peak 6420 to its northwest. Each has a combination of gentle sides and a wickedly-steep, cliffy side. Beware of the mix of private … Continue reading

Twin Peaks West by Livingston Douglas

Twin Peaks West (bare hump in center) as viewed from Peak 7669 to its northwest. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Twin Peaks West is the high point on a long northwest-to-southeast ridge that includes Peak 7669 to its northwest and [the lower] Twin Peaks East to its southeast. The shortest access to the peak is via FST-213 (an ATV trail/road) to its northwest and a bushwhack and ridge traverse on … Continue reading

Windy Ridge by Livingston Douglas

The cattle fence crossing on the summit ridge of Windy Ridge. The summit is in the thick forest in the background. Bring a machete. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Windy Ridge is a horseshoe-shaped ridgeline in the Big Hole Mountains. It sits at the headwaters of Fish Creek and separates South Moody Creek from State Creek. Windy Ridge is overshadowed by Farnes Mountain to its east and Lookout Mountain to its south. An ATV trail leads from FSR-218 (a … Continue reading

Peak 5950 by Livingston Douglas

Looking north up the powerline service road as it climbs the south ridge of Peak 5950. The summit is to the left of the road's high point dead ahead. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 5950 is a ranked summit that is located along ID-47 southeast of Island Park. It sits above the ski runs at the Bear Gulch Ski Area. Peak 5950 is most easily climbed via a powerline service road that comes up from ID-47 to its south. Access Park at a … Continue reading