Peak 8990 (Border Joe) by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8990 is arguably the ranked Idaho summit that lies closest to the Idaho/Utah border. It is located about 0.2 miles directly north of the border. USGS Mapleton East Ridge, Class 3 Approach This route is part of a ridge traverse from Peak 9331 to Peak 8990 via Point 9316. Consequently, … Continue reading

Peak 8700

Peak 8700 and the Big Lost River Valley. Steve Mandella photo.

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella and Livingston Douglas contributed to this page. Margo wrote the first section and Livingston the additional routes below Margo’s entry. Updated December 2019 Peak 8700 lies south of Jerry Peak and north of Wildhorse Peak in the Challis National Forest. The peak’s location provides nice views of the Lost River Range, … Continue reading

Peak 8854

Peak 8854 viewed from Peak 8722. Peak 8894 is in the background on the left. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8854 is located northwest of Peak 8894 on a ridge system that divides Little Pistol Creek and Forty-Four Creek. This ridge system has 5 ranked summits with Chinook Mountain as the highest point. Between this peak and Chinook Mountain, you will find Peak 8722. Use the link below to … Continue reading

Chinook Mountain

Chinook Mountain ciewed from Peak 8722. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 118 of the book. Published October 2018 Chinook Mountain is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness northeast of Landmark. It is the highest point on a ridge system that divides Little Pistol Creek and Forty-Four Creek. This ridge system has 5 ranked summits and you can … Continue reading

Log Mountain/Deadwood Divide

This impressive ridge system runs unbroken for more than 60 miles between the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River in the north and South Fork of the Payette River in the south. The western boundary is formed by the South Fork Salmon River and Middle Fork Payette River. The eastern boundary is formed by Johnson Creek, … Continue reading