This peak is not in the book. Note that John Platt calls this peak Fitsum Peak in his trip report which is linked below. Published January 2020 This peak is located on the main Lick Creek Range Crest south of North Fitsum Summit. USGS Fitsum Summit Access East Fork Lake Fork Trailhead [(B)(3)(b) on Page 136]. Hike up the East … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 113 of the book. John Platt’s calls this peak “The Spear” in his trip report (linked below) because of the granite spear on the summit and because he believes that the more impressive Peak 8737 should be called Fitsum Peak. Published January 2020 Fitsum Peak is located just east of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8695/Mount Horrendous is located east of the main Lick Creek Crest. It is northeast of Fitsum Peak on the ridge that divides Fitsum and North Fitsum Creeks. John Platt relates: “I know of two people who use the ‘Horrendous’ name and they don’t know each other. So, although I … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8300 is located south of Needles Summit and southwest of Square Top. It is a round-shaped peak with lots of exposed granite. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136]. John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You must navigate … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 This peak is located above Needles Summit and west of Square Top. It is a round-shaped peak with lots of exposed granite. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136]. John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You must navigate several … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 The Slide is located due south of Square Top in the Southern Lick Creek Range. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136]. From Needles Summit, follow FST-303 to the peak’s West Face. John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You … Continue reading