This formation is not in the book. The name Mayan Temple mistakenly shows up as Japan Peak in the book. Ray Brooks explained the source of the confusion which dates back to 1972. Ray reports : “ In September 1972, we did make a nice first ascent of a pinnacle on the ridgeline just northeast of Japan Peak. We named … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for the La Fiamma formation is discussed on Pages 196-197 of the book. The elevation and prominence figures are estimated because the formation is not shown on the USGS topo. Published December 2023 La Fiamma is reportedly an impressive rock spire located on the southwest shoulder of Packrat Peak. It was first climbed by Fred Beckey, Steve … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Published December 2023 Twin Imps are a multi-summited peak located on the main Seven Devils crest south of the Devils Throne. The north summit is the high point. The route information in the book is based on the first ascent by the Mazamas in 1963. The … Continue reading
The Heyburn Divide runs east from the main Sawtooth crest at Braxon Peak and encompasses some of the most challenging Sawtooth formations. This divide, its routes, and history are discussed in the book on Pages 171 to 176. The divide was the first to catch the interest of mountaineers following in the footsteps of the Underhills. The West Pinnacle and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Pass Benchmark is the high point on a ridgeline that sits south of Cruikshank Creek and east of Railroad Canyon in the Beaverhead Mountains. It rises significantly off the valley floor northeast of Leadore and has over 1,000 feet of prominence. USGS Reservoir Creek Access Same as for Peak 9501Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 9501 is the high point on a ridge that separates Frank Hall Creek from Wildcat Creek. Peak 9501 and its neighbor Pass Benchmark (9,567 feet) are unusual in that they are both relatively high peaks that are in the foothills of the Beaverhead Mountains rather than up on the … Continue reading