North Hansel Mountains

North Hansel Mountains. Ralph Maughan Photo

The North Hansel Mountain are located between Holbrook, Idaho and the Utah border. This range is not discussed in the book. This low-elevation group of peaks contains 4 unnamed, ranked summits. The North Hansel Mountains High Point (6,986 feet) has 1,646 feet of prominence. The Curlew Valley flanks the range on its west side and the Pocatello Valley (not to … Continue reading

Peak 8737

Peak 8737 viewed from Mount Horrendous. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Note that John Platt calls this peak Fitsum Peak in his trip report which is linked below. Published January 2020 This peak is located on the main Lick Creek Range Crest south of North Fitsum Summit. USGS Fitsum Summit Access East Fork Lake Fork Trailhead [(B)(3)(b) on Page 136]. Hike up the East … Continue reading

Fitsum Peak

Fitsum Peak from the west. Note John Platt calls this peak “The Spear.” John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 113 of the book. John Platt’s calls this peak “The Spear” in his trip report (linked below) because of the granite spear on the summit and because he believes that the more impressive Peak 8737 should be called Fitsum Peak. Published January 2020 Fitsum Peak is located just east of … Continue reading

Peak 8695 (Mount Horrendous)

Peak 8695 (Mount Horrendous). John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8695/Mount Horrendous is located east of the main Lick Creek Crest. It is northeast of Fitsum Peak on the ridge that divides Fitsum and North Fitsum Creeks. John Platt relates: “I know of two people who use the ‘Horrendous’ name and they don’t know each other. So, although I … Continue reading

Peak 8300

Peak 8300 viewed from Needles Summit. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 Peak 8300 is located south of Needles Summit and southwest of Square Top. It is a round-shaped peak with lots of exposed granite. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136].  John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You must navigate … Continue reading

Peak 8494

Peak 8300 on the left/center (farther south), 8494 on the right. As viewed from Square Top, with Long Valley in the background. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2020 This peak is located above Needles Summit and west of Square Top. It is a round-shaped peak with lots of exposed granite. USGS Blackmare Access From Kennally Creek Campground, follow FST-101 to Needles Summit [(B)(5)(b) on Page 136].  John Platt reports: “Trails are in great shape. You must navigate several … Continue reading