This peak is not in the book. Published December 2024 Peak 9334 is an unranked hump on the lengthy connecting ridge between Rough Peak (9,673 feet) and Lookout Mountain (9,954 feet). It is the high point and sits about midway between the two ranked summits. Peak 9334 can be easily reached from FST-647 to its west or from FST-617 and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The map elevation is 9,654 feet. Lists of John identifies this peak which sits above Rough Lake as simply “Rough” with no information as to who proposed the name without the word “Peak.” I added “Peak” to the name. Published December 2024 Rough Peak (LiDAR elevation 9,673 feet) sits on a high ridgeline … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book. The photo of the informational sign (below) sets for the interesting history of this area. Click on the photo to enlarge it. Published December 2024 Standing Rock is a Class 5 pinnacle located along ID-36 in southern Idaho. As of 2024, it has no recorded ascents. It appears to be on Caribou National … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The name was proposed by Rick Baugher due to its proximity to the Standing Rock formation. Published December 2024 Peak 6625 is a rocky, forested hump that towers over Weston Canyon in southeast Idaho. It is most easily climbed via its west face. However, that route is now blocked by posted, private ranch … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2024 Peak 7208 is the highest foothill on the west side of Oxford Mountain (9,300 feet). It is located south of New Canyon and sits above the headwaters of Rattlesnake Creek. Peak 7208 is most easily climbed via its northeast side from the New Canyon ATV Trail/FST-222. USGS Malad Summit Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The name was proposed by Rick Baugher. Published December 2024 Peak 6940 is a rugged, rocky peak that sits above the headwaters of New Canyon in the Bannock Range. The most feasible way to climb this peak is via its north ridge by coming up open terrain on its east side from FST-222. … Continue reading