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
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 58 of the book. There have been significant changes in this area since the book was published. I recommend the route below rather than the route in the book. Wardner Peak is a pointed summit that is located due west of Kellogg Peak. During my visit to Kellogg Peak, the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 58 of the book. Significant changes have occurred in this area since the book was published. I recommend the route below rather than the route in the book. Kellogg Peak is located due south of Kellogg, Idaho. A retired Forest Service fire lookout sits on the summit. During my only … Continue reading