Peak 8781 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 8781 is a rugged, rock-and-forest ridgeline summit that sits above the headwaters of Fourth of July Creek in the Beaverhead Mountains. It is located west of the Continental Divide and the ID/MT border. Peak 8781 is most easily climbed from Fourth of July Creek Road at the bridge crossing … Continue reading

Peak 9648 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 9648 is an overlooked summit that is located at the headwaters of Geertson Creek, just above Geertson Lake to its north. The only reasonable access is via Geertson Creek Road, which crosses private property. You must obtain permission from the landowner to undertake this climb. USGS Bohannon Spring Access … Continue reading

Peak 9180 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 9180 is on the Continental Divide and on the ID/MT border in the Beaverhead Mountains. It sits at the head of both Little Eightmile Creek (ID) and Black Canyon Creek (MT). It is most easily climbed from FST-3906 on the Montana side and an old 2-track road on the … Continue reading

East and West Peak by Livingston Douglas

This peak is referred to on Page 323 of the book. Published November 2023 East and West Peak is the [lower] northeast summit of Goat Mountain. It can be climbed either directly from the Continental Divide or via a ridge traverse from the high point of Goat Mountain to its southwest. USGS Goat Mountain Northeast Ridge, Class 2-3 Access Same … Continue reading

Peak 7300 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 7300 is the second-highest point on a high ridgeline that separates Agency Creek from Pattee Creek in the Beaverhead Mountains. Although the interpolated measurement is 7,300 feet, Peak 7300 measures at about 15 feet lower than the high point of Pattee Benchmark (7,307 feet) so it is actually at … Continue reading

Pattee Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Pattee Benchmark is the high point on a high ridgeline that separates Agency Creek from Pattee Creek in the Beaverhead Mountains northeast of Tendoy. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. Pattee Benchmark is best climbed in combination with its neighbor, Peak 7300. The … Continue reading