This peak is not in the book. Published June 2022 It is almost universally true that if the USGS places a benchmark on a mountain peak, the views from that spot will be outstanding. Spar Benchmark proves this point. From its summit, the expansive view includes the Lost River Range, the White Knob Mountains, the White Cloud Peaks, the Salmon … Continue reading
This butte is not in the book. Jackass Butte lies on public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). A tiny portion of the butte sits on private land on its west side. The challenge of climbing this peak is getting to it via county roads and public lands. I was chased away … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Russ Durrant wrote the initial entry for this peak. Livingston Douglas added the new routes set out down the page. Updated November 2022 This steep climb out of Cub River Canyon in Franklin County offers a satisfying challenge for novice to experienced climbers. Nearby peaks in the Self Help drainage offer a muti-peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2021 Lower Titus Peak (Peak 10005) is located on a high ridgeline in the Smoky Mountains that runs from Galena Summit south to Saviers Peak (10,441 feet). USGS Galean Access Same as for Titus Weather Station. This is the second leg of a magnificent 5-peak ridge traverse that includes Titus Weather … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2021 Peak 9921, unofficially called Titus Weather Station is located on a high ridgeline in the Smoky Mountains that runs from Galena Summit south to Saviers Peak (10,441 feet). A small, solar-powered weather station sits atop the ridge bump. The 5-peak ridge traverse covers 8.0 miles with 4,025 feet of elevation … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2021 Peak 5140 is located on Cherry Ridge north of Emmett, Idaho at the southern end of the West Mountains. It is the highest point on Cherry Ridge between the Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete complex and Cherry Spring Benchmark. It has an amazing view of numerous areas including Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete, the … Continue reading