This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Peak 6780 is a rather inconsequential ridgeline hump that sits above Deer Creek to its south. It is best climbed from Deer Creek Road/FSR-156. Be advised that the bushwhacking here is pretty rough. The open areas shown on the USGS topo map are now dense with aspens. Combine this peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Calamity Point is a semi-forested, brushy hump that towers over the Palisades Dam, Palisades Reservoir, and the Snake River. Unfortunately, it is a steep, unpleasant bushwhack through unending brush and a patch of dense aspens. The only public access is probably from its south side. There are private summer homes … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Lone Pine Ridge is one of many named ridges in this area of the Caribou Range. There is a jeep/ATV road (FSR-017) that crosses Lone Pine Ridge just over 0.3 miles from the summit high point. To make it a more meaningful endeavor, combine this hike with a climb of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Commissary Ridge is one of many named ridges in this area of the Caribou Range. It is one of the bigger ridges in the area and has a jeep/ATV road (FSR-017) leading to the ridge crest about a mile northwest of the summit. You must hike an old 2-track road … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book. The Lists of John elevation and coordinates are for nearby Point 9787 rather than for the named formation which is situated farther west. It is likely that the formation is unclimbed. Published December 2020 The Thumb is a rocky protrusion on the Continental Divide just west of Peak 9900/The Knuckle. This 40-foot chunk … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Bluebird Mountain is a beautiful peak with thick forest on its northern aspects and a very rugged, rocky southeast face. It separates Chandler Canyon to its north from Bear Wallow Canyon to its south. The easiest ascent route is from Chandler Canyon via its northeast face. With an ATV or … Continue reading