This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Dugout Hill is a seldom-climbed scrub hill that overlooks Mackay Reservoir from the west. Due to private land in this area, it can be difficult to approach. The easiest ascent route on BLM land is via 4800N and BLM Road #143. 4800N is reached from the west via Fish Hatchery … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 8297 North is one of two summits of exactly equal, measured heights. This is highly unusual, particularly given that the summits are over 1-1/2 miles apart via a twisting, turning, up-and-down ridge traverse. Thankfully, the terrain here is open scrub and goes relatively quickly. You must do each summit … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added this page to the database. He originally climbed this peak via a long hiking traverse from Broken Wagon Peak. I have added a shorter route which is set out below. Updated July 2023 Peak 8297 South is one of two summits of exactly equal, measured heights. This is highly unusual, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas created the first page for this peak. I added an additional route which is set out down the page. Updated July 2023 Peak 8288 is the easternmost of three gentle hills in this area: Peak 8297 North, Peak 8297 South, and Peak 8288. Peak 8288 towers over the Broken Wagon Creek … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 8256 is located on a north-to-south ridge on the west side of Willow Creek Summit, on US-93 south of Challis, ID. It offers beautiful views of the west side of the Pahsimeroi Range. In May, Peak 8256 is likely to be snow-free while the [higher] Pahsimeroi Range is still buried … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I added my route for the upper north ridge below Livingston’s route. Published November 2019 Swensen Butte is one of a number of buttes near Trail Creek Road. The southeast gully/south ridge is a fun scramble from a jeep road that gets you to the base of the butte. Swensen Butte has impressive … Continue reading