Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 327 of the book. Published November 2020 Fritz Peak is an impressive summit with some very rugged aspects. The southwest side of the southeast ridge is particularly wicked and should be avoided. The southeast ridge itself (discussed in the book) is no picnic. The southwest ridge is challenging but doable … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 The Knuckle is a rugged, narrow ridgeline peak on the Continental Divide that sits east of the rocky outcrop called The Thumb. This climb is the second peak in a three-peak journey that includes Peak 9284, The Knuckle, and The Thumb (9,787 feet). USGS Edie Creek Access Same as for … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9284 is a peak on the Continental Divide that sits east of the [more rugged and higher] Peak 9900/The Knuckle and The Thumb (9,760 feet). Peak 9284 is a gentle hump that is in a somewhat remote position on the Divide and takes a bit of hiking to reach … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9768 is located on the Continental Divide. It towers over Deadman Creek (MT) to its west and Divide Creek Lake (ID) to its south. Peak 9768 is the quintessential ridgeline summit. It is most easily climbed via Divide Creek Trail/FST-111 and its northeast ridge. USGS Deadman Lake Access Same … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9285 is a ridgeline summit that is overshadowed by its bigger, taller neighbor to the northwest—Big Elk Mountain (9,476 feet). Some might even consider Peak 9285 to be a hump on the long southeast ridge of Big Elk Mountain. Peak 9285 sits at the head of Chicken Ridge and … Continue reading
This ridge is not in the book. Published November 2020 Chicken Ridge is another of the many named ridges in this area of the Caribou Range. It is a minor north-to-south ridge that lies between Big Elk Mountain and Elk Creek. Its toe is at the convergence of Bear Creek Road/FSR-058 and West Fork Road/FSR-863. USGS Poker Peak Access Same … Continue reading