Peak 8256 by Livingston Douglas

The summit cairn atop Peak 8256 with the snow-laden Pahsimeroi Range in the background on a stormy afternoon in May. Livingston Douglas Photo

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

Swensen Butte by Livingston Douglas

Swensen Butte as viewed from the 2-track jeep road. The summit is just right of center. The Southeast Gully/South Ridge Route climbs the gully leading up to the saddle and then follows the ridge to the top. Livingston Douglas Photo

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

Arco Hills High Point by Livingston Douglas

The Southeast Ridge of Arco Hills HP is on the left-half of the photo with Point 7352 being the forested, rocky outcrop just L of center. You cannot see the summit from here, it is behind Point 7352 by a good ¼ mile. The large, concrete-based cattle cistern which serves as the starting point for the Southeast Ridge Route. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Livingston reported that “This was probably the single most dangerous, most difficult climb of the summer. No kidding.” Considering that he climbed over 300 Idaho summits in 2019, it is wise to approach this peak with caution. Published November 2019 Arco Hills High Point is the most rugged summit in the Arco Hills and … Continue reading