This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Sublett Benchmark is the high peak that overlooks Sublett Reservoir from the northeast. The peak anchors the south end of a long north-to-south ridge that separates South Heglar Canyon from North Heglar Canyon. This ridge has two other ranked summits on it: Heglar Benchmark (7,400 feet) and Cedar Creek Peak (7,463 feet). … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 8376 sits at the head of Pole Canyon and oversees the expansive Juniper Valley to the east. Its north ridge offers splendid views of the valley to the east of the Black Pine Mountains. A climb of Peak 8376 can be made in combination with ascents of War Eagle … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 7144 is a scrub-covered hill that is located in the heart of Pole Canyon in the Black Pine Mountains. At the base of its southwest shoulder is a lovely meadow where I established a base camp for two hikes. On the first evening (at dusk), I was visited by … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 8740 is almost perfectly positioned between Mount Independence and Elba Pass. It is overshadowed by its neighbor to the southeast, Mount Independence. It is a gentle hill when compared to the heavily-bouldered summit cap and rugged east face of Mount Independence. Unlike its big brother, Peak 8740 rarely sees … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher climbed the peak in 2014 and found evidence of an earlier ascent. Rick’s route to the summit block is not clear. Livingston has provided the definitive guide to reach this interesting summit. Published November 2018 Peak 9006 is the sister peak of Midnight Mountain. Its summit is a jumble of massive … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher climbed this peak in 2013 and suggested the name Sharon Mountain after a nearby town. Rick stated at the time “Sharon was settled in the late 1800s and named for Sharon, Vermont, birthplace of Joseph Smith, founder of the LDS Church.” Rick climbed the mostly open east face. Livingston Douglas wrote … Continue reading