This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 China Cap is the smaller/lower of two pyramidal humps that are located just below the south end of Blackfoot Reservoir. Its big brother is called China Hat (7,166 feet). Well, I guess that fits. Both China Cap and China Hat require crossing private property, so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 China Hat is the larger/higher of two pyramidal humps that are located just below the south end of Blackfoot Reservoir. Its little brother is called China Cap (6,716 feet). Well, I guess that fits. Both China Hat and China Cap require crossing private property, so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8116 is a forested hump that sits at the head of both Mike Spencer Canyon and Corral Canyon in the Snake River Range. Based on my findings, it is a haven for grizzly bears. I found bear beds (in the field grass), berry bushes, fresh bear scat, and bear … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 338 of the book. Published January 2023 Sheep Creek Peak is the high point on a ridgeline at the headwaters of Sheep Creek in the Snake River Range. Sheep Creek Trail/FST-096 gets you in the neighborhood but not to the summit. If combined with a climb of Sheep Mountain (9,700 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Ross Peak is located northeast of Swan Valley, Idaho. The easiest approach is from Rainey Creek Road/FSR-257 to its south. This is the first leg of a 3-peak adventure that includes Ross Peak, Peak 8191, and Peak 7843. This journey covers 10.2 miles with 3,325 feet of elevation gain round … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6062 is the high point of a long ridgeline that sits on the east side of Coal Banks Creek in the South Hills. It is most easily climbed from Coal Banks Creek Road/FSR-681 to its south. Peak 6062 is a minor hump at the north end of this long … Continue reading