Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 323 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the updated photos, access and route information as well as the insightful commentary found below. Updated April 2018 Goldstone Mountain is a big mountain that is located just west of the Continental Divide. It is entirely in the State of Idaho. USGS Goldstone … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9992 is located due east of Freeman Peak at the head of Freeman Creek. This incisor-shaped peak is often overlooked by climbers seeking the summit of popular Freeman Peak. Peak 9992 may become more popular now that Livingston Douglas has provided us with a route description. USGS Homer Youngs Peak Southwest Ridge, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella authored the initial page for this peak. Livingston Douglas added two new routes and additional photos. Whichever route you choose, be sure to read Livingston’s Map Error section which points out significant errors on the maps you may use. Updated January 2023 Northwest Ridge by Margo Mandella Peak 8692 is located … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 71 of the book. The shortest approach is from Elk Mountain which, in turn, is accessed from the Magruder Corridor. Bilk Mountain is truly a bizarre mountain. While it is more of a long, tall ridge than a summit, it is capped by amazing rocks and boulders. These can form … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Located in the New Meadows Ranger District of the western Payette National Forest, Pollock Mountain is a far-flung member of the Seven Devils, being separated from most of the range by Rapid River Canyon. Pollock Mountain rises approximately 4,290 feet above Round Valley and the meandering upper Little Salmon River north of the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 73 of the book. The best access is from the Magruder Corridor and Burnt Knob as discussed below. As a result of forest fires and little trail maintenance, the approach trail (FST-539) is in poor shape. In August 2017, the trail to the first peak on the ridge (White Top Mountain … Continue reading