Peak 8432 by Livingston Douglas

The semi-open summit area of Peak 8432. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 8432 is located on the Continental Divide about two miles west-southwest of mighty Mount Jefferson (10,203 feet). It sits at the headwaters of Tin Cup Creek (ID) and above Hell Roaring Creek and Lillian Lake (MT). The easiest ascent route is via the east ridge from a saddle near … Continue reading

Little Butte by Livingston Douglas

Looking down into the crater east of the true/west summit of Little Butte. The [lower] east summit is on the far side of the crater. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Little Butte, as its name implies, is a little butte located on the south side of US-20 and is east of the infamous “Three Buttes” (Big Southern Butte, Middle Butte, and East Butte). Little Butte is barely visible from US-20 not because of an intervening ridge blocking the view but … Continue reading

Opal Mountain by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Opal Mountain is the high point in a heavily-mined area northeast of Spencer, ID. It separates East Threemile Creek from West Fork Rattlesnake Creek. It requires a short bushwhack up its north side to reach the summit. The south side of Opal Mountain is privately-owned and has several old mines … Continue reading

Red Conglomerate Peaks South by Livingston Douglas

Red Conglomerate Peaks South as viewed from Divide Benchmark to its north. Livingston Douglas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 327-328 of the book. Published November 2020 Red Conglomerate Peaks South is a striking, magnificent ridgeline summit that sits south of the Continental Divide. It is the highest point in the vicinity so it offers splendid views. This climb is part of a four-peak odyssey that includes Cobble Mountain (9,996 … Continue reading