Spring Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

Spring BM. Google Earth Image

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Spring Benchmark is one of only a handful of ranked, named peaks in the South Hills. It towers over Beaverdam Pass and even makes the beautiful, pyramidal-shaped landmark peak (Ibex Peak) look inconsequential. Ironically, Spring Benchmark is a ranked summit. Ibex Peak is not. Spring Benchmark is a fun scramble … Continue reading

Black Mountain 6792 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Black Mountain is an unimpressive, forested hump that is dominated by Mountain View Peak to the east. It is an unranked summit with an unclear “high point.” Having wandered around for a while to find a clear high point, I think you can ascertain my opinion of this summit. Not … Continue reading

Peak 6763 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6763 is a ranked summit that lies on the north-to-south ridgeline that extends from Pike Mountain north over Elk Butte and continues north all the way along the west side of Wahlstrom Hollow to reach Magpie Basin at its terminus. Though not as high as its southern neighbors, Peak … Continue reading

Peak 7442

Peak 7442 viewed from the south.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas contributed additional commentary and photos. Updated December 2020 Peak 7442 is the lowest of the seven peaks surrounding the Sage Creek drainage in the Northern Boulder Mountains. The view of the peaks surrounding the Sage Creek drainage (including Jerry Peak) from the summit is a good reason to climb this peak. … Continue reading