Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 98-99 of the book. The book lists two routes, the somewhat-obscure Marshall Ledges Route and the South Ridge Route. The South Ridge route is more accurately named below the South Ridge/South Face Route. Down the page you will find photos of the summit block portion of the South Ridge Route … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I have not climbed this peak. It is located 1.1 miles due north of the He Devil and west of Sheep lake. This is a 1984 shot which labeled them. Looking at it in 2014 and comparing to the map, I am not 100% positive this is the peak. USGS He Devil … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 101-103 of the book. Devils Throne is a long way from Sheep Lake, so it is not often climbed. This is a shame since the peak is both attractive and imposing. USGS He Devil … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 99 of the book. The latest USGS elevations for this peak give it the same elevation as He Devil at 9,420 feet. So it is not clear which of the two peaks is the highest peak in the Seven Devils Mountains. Please see Ken Jones’ note on the He Devil … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 38 of the book. The route information contained in the book came from Neil McAvoy, who made the first ascent in 1964. I note that there is a SummitPost entry for this peak that is critical of the book entry, calling it completely wrong. Since Neil passed away many years … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. The elevation has been updated to the current measurement. Since the book was published the peak’s western slopes was burned by a forest fire which removed the forest cover. Updated August 2021 This peak is the smaller twin of Steel Mountain. The ridge hike to its … Continue reading