Peak 8421 (Center Ridge Peak #1)

Peak 8421 (Center Ridge #1) viewed from the south. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2020 Peak 8421 is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness east-southeast of Edwardsburg on an long ridgeline that divides Little Marble Creek and Snowslide Creek. This ridge starts at Cougar Peak and runs northeast over Peak 8421, Peak 8860, and Snowslide Peak to Center Mountain. USGS Edwardsburg … Continue reading

Snowslide Peak

Snowslide Peak. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. Published August 2020 Snowslide Peak is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness east-southeast of Edwardsburg on a long ridgeline that divides Little Marble Creek and Snowslide Creek. This ridge starts at Cougar Peak in the west and has four ranked peaks. Snowslide … Continue reading

Center Mountain

Center Mountain. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is found on Pages 121 and 122. Published August 2020 Center Mountain was once used as a fire lookout because of its commanding view. However, because of its remoteness it was soon abandoned. It is located in the FCRNRW east southeast of Edwardsburg on an long ridgeline that divides Little Marble Creek and … Continue reading

Cougar Peak

Cougar Peak’s summit viewed from the North Ridge. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. Published August 2020 Cougar Peak is located south-southeast of Edwardsburg on the west side of scenic Cougar Basin. USGS Edwardsburg Access Access is via the Cougar Basin Trail/FST-004 [(B)(3.2)(c) on Page 137] North Ridge, Class 2 Use the links below to read about the trail and … Continue reading

Marble Mountain

Marble Mountain from Center Mountain. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. Published August 2020 Marble Mountain is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness southeast of Edwardsburg. It is a big peak with nearly a thousand feet of prominence. USGS Edwardsburg Access Access is via the Cougar Basin Trail/FST-004 [(B)(3.2)(c) on Page 137] South … Continue reading

Peak 8340 (Mount Heinous)

Mount Heinous. The Southwest Ridge is on the left. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published August 2020 Mount Heinous is located at the east end of a rugged ridgeline that starts at on the main Lick Creek crest and runs northeast over Fitsum Peak (i.e., The Spear) and Mount Horrendous to end on Mount Heinous. Its a long, torturous hike from any direction to reach this peak. … Continue reading