This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 9631 sits above the confluence of Hyndman Creek and the North Fork Hyndman Creek. It is a ranked hump on the southwest ridge of Duncan Ridge (11,755 feet). Peak 9631 makes for a great ridge scramble from the Hyndman Creek trailhead via either the south ridge or the southwest … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Big Witch Peak is a sprawling mass of high ridges that offer great scrambling opportunities, particularly from the north and from the southwest. The peak is most easily reached from the Timber Draw Trail/FST-166 to its north. USGS Hyndman Peak Access From ID-75 north of Hailey, drive east then northeast … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 8142 sits above the confluence of Baker Creek and East Fork Baker Creek in the Smoky Mountains. It is most easily climbed via its north ridge from the Easley Gulch Trail/FST-148 which can be accessed from East Fork Baker Creek Road/FSR-168. USGS Easley Hot Springs Access From ID-75 north … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 8565 is somewhat overwhelmed by higher peaks in the Baker Creek area but it is, nonetheless, a handsome summit with a magnificent south ridge that makes for a beautiful scramble in mostly open or semi-open terrain. Crossing [raging] Baker Creek is the crux of this climb but, thankfully, there … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 9846 is the high point on a ridgeline that parallels Murdoch Creek for a few miles. It is most easily climbed from the Murdoch Creek Trail and can be combined with a ridge traverse from Peak 9620 to its southwest. The 2-mile ridge traverse between Peak 9620 and Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 9620 sits at the head of Leroux Creek. It is on a long, high ridgeline that has Peak 9846 as its high point to the northeast. This ridgeline parallels the Murdoch Creek drainage for miles. The 2-mile ridge traverse between Peak 9620 and Peak 9846 is a worthwhile endeavor … Continue reading