This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Red Conglomerate Peaks North is shown as “Divide Benchmark” on the USGS topo map. It sits on the Continental Divide unlike the higher, ranked Red Conglomerate Peaks South to its south and is the site of a USGS benchmark. This climb is part of a four-peak odyssey that includes Cobble … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 7620 South is one of two peaks that share exactly the same elevation. Unlike Peak 7620 North, which is a narrow ridgeline summit in mostly open terrain, Peak 7620 South is a forested summit that hides from view. The easiest ascent route is from Deer Creek Road/FSR-156 southwest of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 6587 sits above the convergence of Blacktail Canyon and Fall Creek Canyon. It is overshadowed by higher peaks surrounding it but it almost qualifies as a ranked summit and is a fun scramble from Blacktail Canyon Road. Unlike many of the Caribou Range peaks in this area, Peak 6587 … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 370 of the book. Published November 2020 Black Mountain is a LONG ridge and is readily visible from US-89 in Wyoming south of Alpine Junction near the ID/WY border. As a P2K peak, Black Mountain is a sought-after prize to many climbers. The middle summit is the high point of … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 370 of the book. Published November 2020 Little Elk Mountain is located at the head of Deadman Creek. It is overshadowed by Big Elk Mountain (9,476 feet) to its northeast. With almost 1,000 feet of prominence, however, Little Elk Mountain should not be overlooked and can be combined with a … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 8980 is located on the Continental Divide southwest of Bannack Pass. It separates the Divide Creek (ID) from Little Deadman Creek (MT). Peak 8980 is most easily climbed via its northeast ridge from Bannack Pass on the CDT. It can be combined with a climb of Peak 9768 to … Continue reading