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