Peak 3581 by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book and privately owned. Published for informational purposes only—November 2024 Pioneer Butte is a ranked summit that sits northeast of Pioneer Reservoir in Gooding County on the north side of I-84. Regrettably, it is located on posted, private land that is closed to the public. USGS Hog Creek   … Continue reading

Gooding Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book and privately owned. Published for informational purposes only—November 2024 Gooding Butte is located southwest of Gooding, Idaho. It sits just west of ID-46. Gooding Butte is on private land and has a private ranch with irrigated land on its summit. It is closed to the public. USGS Gooding Butte … Continue reading

Berger Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 Berger Butte is located just north of Mud Lake on the Snake River Plain. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This climb is entirely on BLM land. USGS Berger Butte Access From US-93 south of Twin Falls and north of Rogerson (about 15 … Continue reading

Sonnickson Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book and privately owned. Published for informational purposes only—November 2024 Sonnickson Butte is located northwest of Twin Falls. It sits just southwest of Exit 168 on I-84. Sonnickson Butte is on private land and has a private ranch on its summit. It is closed to the public. USGS Jerome … Continue reading

Skeleton Butte by Livingston Douglas

Skeleton Butte as viewed from the south, near the base of the service road.

This butte is not in the book. While it is a prominent high point on the north side of I-84, it is entirely on private property. I note that Livingston and others have recorded ascents to the communication equipment near the summit. Nevertheless, I do not recommend visiting this butte without first securing permission from the land owner. Additionally, since … Continue reading