Inferno Cone by Livingston Douglas

The summit area of Inferno Cone. Note the large lava boulders and nearby pine tree. Big Cinder Butte is in the background. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Inferno Cone is Peak #3 of the Craters 10-Pack Inferno Cone is a pile of lava gravel/cinders with an unofficial footpath leading to its summit. Much to my surprise, the summit actually has some boulders and a pine tree on it. It is easily reached from a parking pullout area … Continue reading

Dugout Hill by Livingston Douglas

The West Face of Dugout Hill, as viewed from Navarre Creek. Livingston Douglas Photo

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

Peak 8297 North by Livingston Douglas

The summit cairn atop Peak 8297 South with Peak 8297 North in the background. Livingston Douglas Photo

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