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

Peak 10077 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 10077 (center) as viewed from the southeast. Dianes Peak (10,404 feet) is at the far left. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 10077 is a minor hump (albeit a ranked summit) that is overshadowed by its rugged neighbor to the northwest, Dianes Peak (10,404 feet). It sits on the Continental Divide above the headwaters of Willow Creek (ID). Peak 10077 has a very steep north face and is most easily climbed … Continue reading

Peak 10340 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 10340 and its easy north ridge (left of center) as viewed from the connecting saddle with Reentrant Peak. Livingston Douglas Photo

Climbing and Idaho access information for this peak is on Page 325 of the book. Livingston Douglas climbed the peak from the Montana side of the border. Published November 2020 This peak is located between Reentrant Peak and Tuscany Peak on the Idaho/Montana border. USGS Eighteenmile Peak Montana Access Same as for Reentrant Peak. This is the second leg of … Continue reading