Flat Benchmark

Flat Benchmark viewed from Bender Peak.

This peak is not in the book. Two routes are set out below. The first is mine. I also climbed the peak using the trails taking the shortest line possible. Livingston Douglas’ report is next. He describes the traverse between Bender Peak and Flat Benchmark in more detail. Finally, you will find the circular route followed is by Erik Pohlmann. Erik approached … Continue reading

Peak 7855 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 7855 viewed from Peak 7814.

This peak is not in the book. Updated January 2023 Peak 7855 sits on the main Deep Creek Crest west-northwest of Deep Creek Peak. Peak 7855 is the high point on a north-south ridge that includes Peak 7758 to the north and Peak 7814 to the south. It is most easily reached via a Class 2 ridge traverse from Peak … Continue reading

Peak 8437

Peak 8437 viewed from the northeast.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new descent route and three photos to this entry. Updated October 2025 Tri-summitted Peak 8437 is located southwest of the pass where the Big Canyon/Knox Canyon Road crosses the range. USGS Deep Creek Peak Access Use the directions found on the Deep Creek Peak page. Stop short of the … Continue reading

Peak 7814

Peak 7814 has a twin summit just to its north which is 7,804 feet high.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas upgraded the access entry. He utilized this peak as a gateway to climb Peak 7855 and Peak 7700 which are located north of Peak 7814. His complete entry is set out down the page.  Updated January 2023 Peak 7814 is located due west of Deep Creek Peak. The peak has two … Continue reading

Peak 5208

Peak 5208 from Willow Ridge aka Willow Peak.

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2018 Peak 5208 sits on the main Willow Ridge Crest at the Southwest End of the West Mountains north of Emmett, Idaho. Climb this peak on the way to the summit of Willow Ridge/Willow Peak. Use the Willow Ridge page for access and route information. USGS Coonrod Gulch   … Continue reading

Willow Ridge (Willow Peak)

Willow Ridge viewed from Peak 5208.

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2018 Willow Peak is the highest point on Willow Ridge, which is major north-south trending ridge in the Southwest End of the West Mountains. This peak has over a thousand feet of prominence and a corresponding massive view. There are few trees on Willow Ridge and much of the ridge is … Continue reading