Magic Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

The summit cairn and summit post atop Magic Benchmark. Wedge Butte is in the distance, with ID-75 diagonally in between. Livingston Douglas Photo

This benchmark is not in the book. Published December 2019 Magic Benchmark is a hump that is located just west of ID-75 and about four miles south of US-20. While the shortest ascent route is via the east face from ID-75, the safer ascent route is from East Magic Reservoir Road to the north. It can also be climbed via … Continue reading

Old Baldy Peak by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 357 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the route information set out below. USGS Clifton. Published November 2019 North Ridge, Class 1 Access Same as for Buck Peak. This ascent is the final leg of a ridge traverse from Weston Peak to Old Baldy Peak. The Climb From the connecting … Continue reading