This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 While not a ranked summit, Peak 7210 is a beautiful peak in the Arco Hills. Its northwest shoulder is a magnificent scramble and I highly recommend it. USGS Arco Hills Access From US-20 at the south end of Arco, turn right/east onto a paved side road (just north of Pickles … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 5681 is the northernmost of the Howe Hills. Unlike the other Howe Hills, Peak 5681 is quite rugged and rocky on its eastern ramparts. It can be climbed with relative ease via its east gully and south ridge. USGS Howe Access From ID-33 in Howe, drive northwest on [paved] … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 5502 is a hidden peak that is located northwest of Howe in the Howe Hills. It is easily reached on BLM land from the north. USGS Howe Access From ID-33 in Howe, drive northwest on [paved] Little Lost River Highway for 2.6 miles to a signed junction with 3720N … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book. Published November 2024 The Needles is a rocky outcrop that sits above the headwaters of Leadbelt Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. Its first recorded ascent was in 2024. Based on my visual observations, The Needles appears to be a Class 5 endeavor. It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road. USGS Blizzard … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2025 Cold Benchmark is the high point on a lengthy ridge that separates Dry Fork Creek from Cold Spring Canyon in the Pioneer Mountains. It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road to its northwest. An old mining road leads up to its north ridge. Cold Benchmark has a whopping … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Pre-LiDAR elevation on the map is 8,740 feet. Published November 2024 Peak 8729 is a ranked bump on the lengthy north ridge of Cold Benchmark (9,178 feet). It is most easily climbed from Leadbelt Creek Road to its west. An old mining road leads up to its southwest ridge. USGS Blizzard Mountain North … Continue reading