This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Laidlaw Butte is located due south of Laidlaw Park in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It has an impressive north face with an equally-impressive crater. The summit is located at the northwest corner of the crater rim. This hike covers 7.0 miles with 450 feet of elevation gain … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Corral Butte is located at the east end of Laidlaw Park in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is a minor hump with no cairn on top. You’ll find more cows here than tourists. USGS Bear Den Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south onto [signed] … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Ant Butte is located at the east end of Laidlaw Park in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is a minor hump with an impressive cairn atop it. No tourists here, just lots of cows. USGS North Laidlaw Butte Access From US-20 east of Carey, turn right/south onto … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I added a map to Livingston’s narrative. Published November 2021 Peak 6550 is the second-highest peak in the Picabo Hills southwest of Picabo, Idaho. This is the second leg of a 2-peak journey that includes Picabo Hills (6,583 feet) and Peak 6550. An easy ridge traverse (with help from an old 2-track road) … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I added two maps to Livingston’s narrative. Published November 2021 Picabo Hills HP (or Picabo Benchmark) is the high point of the Picabo Hills, which are located south of US-20 and southwest of Picabo, Idaho. The only public access is via Picabo Desert Road and a service road to the summit. The antenna-clad … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 5842 is an impressive open summit on a long north-south ridge that towers over Spud Patch Road to its west. It is an easy climb from Spud Patch Road that covers 3.5 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain round trip. USGS Gannett Access Spud Patch Road is located … Continue reading