Sheep Creek Hills HP

This peak is not in the book. There are two routes below. The first by Rick Baugher and the second by Livingston Douglas which is the more difficult of the two. Updated November 2019 The Sheep Creek Hills HP is located due east of Montpelier. There is an electronics installation on the summit. USGS Montpelier Canyon Southeast Slopes, Class 2 … Continue reading

Litner Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 123 of the book. Litner Peak is the highest point in the Litner Group. It is located at the west end of Ship Island Lake [FST-030 (H)(4.1.1.1) (a.2.1) on Page 144]. Little is known about the route. The first ascent was by L. Hales and P. Schoening in 1955. As … Continue reading

Peak 9847 (Old Decker)

Old Decker. John Peak Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 180 of the book. The information reported in the book was a second-hand report and has not been field checked. Old Decker is located on a North/South Divide that runs from Grand Mogul to Decker Peak. This peak was at one time incorrectly identified as Decker Peak. I have not … Continue reading

Paris Peak

Paris Peak. Matt Durrant Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 365 of the book. Matt Durrant and especially Livingston Douglas have provided updates which will help you explore this mountain. Livingston points out that the peak’s summit block is a difficult Class 3 bushwack rather than the Class 2 rating found in the book. USGS Paris Peak. Updated October 2018 … Continue reading

Peak 8852 (Castletop Peak)

This peak is not in the book. The first article is by Matt Durrant. The second contribution is by Livingston Douglas. Both submissions will aid in your exploration of this interesting peak. USGS Paris Peak. Updated October 2018 This peak is located southwest of Paris Peak and can be climbed along with White Face Peak which sits just to to … Continue reading

Diamond Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 308 of the book. This update includes a lot of photos as well as information on climbing the peak from the west. Dan Paulson provided a photo essay showing the entire East Ridge Route. Use the link below to read Rick Baugher’s  discussion of the peak’s early history. Diamond Peak … Continue reading