This peak is not in the book. Published July 2020 Elk Summit is located 6.0 miles NNW of Elk City, Idaho. This forested summit has been used as a fire lookout since 1911 when a Crows Nest was constructed on the summit. A 100-foot tower was placed on the summit in 1934. This structure is still occasionally used on an … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas climbed this peak and Peak 9344 from Horse Wallow. His route is set out below and on the Peak 9344 page. Updated November 2021 Peak 9578 is located west of Corral Creek Summit on the broad, complicated ridge that runs between Corral Creek Summit and Porphyry Peak. USGS Porphyry Peak Access … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book. Published July 2020 North Pole is located roughly 17 miles SW of Elk City in the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Unlike its slightly taller neighbor, Buffalo Hump, it is easily reached by trail. A fire lookout was established on the peak in 1927. The lookout was decommissioned … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book. Three routes, all still viable, are listed in the book. The shortest route is described in more detail below. The trails in this area are infrequently maintained and expert trail-finding abilities may be required. Published July 2020 Oregon Butte is a shark tooth-shaped summit located 24 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2020 Corral Creek Summit is a small peak that sits just west of the point where the Burma Road crosses the White Knob Mountains crest at Corral Creek Summit. It may be a minor summit but it has a major 360-degree view. USGS Lehman Butte Access and Route, Class 1 Primary … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas provided additional photos. Updated November 2020 Reed and Davis Benchmark is a straggler on the edge of the White Knob Mountains. It is located just northwest of the Copper Basin Guard Station. USGS Copper Basin Knob Access Access this peak from Copper Basin [(B) on Page 265 of the book]. Drive … Continue reading