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

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 RangeĀ is still buried … Continue reading