Peak 6541 (Fish Fork East) by Livingston Douglas

The summit cairn atop Peak 6541. Rugged Peak 6684 is in the background, just left of the cairn. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 6541 is the gentle, eastern counterpart to rugged Peak 6684. This peak is mostly on private land but there is no signage/fencing/orange paint indicating such. The easiest ascent route is via the south ridge from the East Fork Fish Creek Road. USGS Fish Creek Reservoir Southwest Face, Class 2 … Continue reading

Paisley Cone by Livingston Douglas

The rocky outcrop that is the high point of Paisley Cone. Livingston Douglas Photo

This cone is not in the book. Published December 2019 Paisley Cone is Peak #7 of the Craters 10-Pack Paisley Cone is a rocky outcrop with a steep west face. This cone offers all kinds of lava terrain: loose gravel, boulders, the ever-present talus/scree and rocky outcrops. It is best approached from either the east or the south via the … Continue reading

North Crater by Livingston Douglas

The large summit cairn atop the high point of North Crater in Craters of the Moon National Monument. Snow-clad Blizzard Mountain is in the distance. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 North Crater is Peak #6 of the Craters 10-Pack North Crater is more of a rocky outcrop/hill than a crater. Given the off-trail prohibitions on its north side, the best access is via its south side in combination with a multi-peak scramble of Big Craters and Silent Cone. USGS Inferno … Continue reading

Broken Top by Livingston Douglas

The summit cairn atop Broken Top with Big Cinder Butte in the background. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Broken Top is Peak #8 of the Craters 10-Pack Broken Top is a crumbly hill with thick brush and trees on its north side. It lies in the shadow of the much more impressive Big Cinder Butte to the south. Broken Top sits above Buffalo Caves, a popular spot in … Continue reading

Half Cone by Livingston Douglas

Half Cone as viewed from the summit of Big Cinder Butte. The peak is just left of the tree in the photo. Livingston Douglas Photo

This cone is not in the book. Published December 2019 Half Cone is Peak #10 of the Craters 10-Pack Half Cone is an unranked hump located northeast of [much larger] Big Cinder Butte. It is a fun and easy scramble from a saddle connecting the two peaks. The Wilderness Trail gets you to the saddle. USGS Inferno Cone Southwest Face, … Continue reading