Paul Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

Paul Benchmark as viewed from the west at the junction of FSR-005 and FSR-001. The summit is in dead center in the distance. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. I added additional information by Rick Baugher at the bottom of the page. Published November 2020 Paul Benchmark is located just above Paul Reservoir and East Modoc Creek in the South Beaverheads. It is a rather insignificant scrub hump but is a ranked summit. It is most easily climbed via its southwest shoulder … Continue reading

Peak 9233 by Livingston Douglas

Rugged Peak 9233 as viewed from the saddle at the base of the east ridge. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9233 is an Idaho peak that may be blocked by private land on the Idaho side (Carmen Creek Road). This is the lengthy route entirely on public land from the Montana side (Ajax Lake). On this route, you must climb the east ridge which is a full-on, Class 3 … Continue reading

Peak 8871 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 8871 (center) and its northeast ridge as viewed from the West Modoc/Middle Modoc ridge crest to its northeast. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 8871 is one of two peaks that sit on a ridgeline at the head of West Modoc Creek and Middle Modoc Creek. The other peak is Peak 8860. Peak 8871 sits just behind, and southwest, of the ridgeline proper. There is an ATV trail/road on the ridge crest (FST-013) … Continue reading

Peak 8860 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 8860 (right of center) and the weaving, undulating ridge line leading east then southeast to the summit. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 8860 is one of two peaks that sit on a ridgeline at the head of West Modoc Creek and Middle Modoc Creek. The other peak is Peak 8871. There is an ATV trail/road on the ridge crest (FST-013) but the up-and-down terrain is easy, open scrub and is a … Continue reading

Peak 9737 by Livingston Douglas

Peak 9737 as viewed from the south. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9737 is one of two peaks that sit on the Continental Divide above Slag-a-Melt Lakes (MT). This two-peak journey includes Peak 9737 (a gentle summit) and Peak 9641 (a rocky, blocky summit with fierce exposure). The adventure begins at the Slag-a-Melt Lakes trailhead. USGS Homer Youngs Peak Access From … Continue reading

Peak 9641 by Livingston Douglas

Rugged Peak 9641 as viewed from the base of the east ridge. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Peak 9641 is one of two peaks that sit on the Continental Divide above Slag-a-Melt Lakes (MT). This two-peak journey includes Peak 9737 (a gentle summit) and Peak 9641 (a rocky, blocky summit with fierce exposure). The adventure begins at the Slag-a-Melt Lakes trailhead. USGS Homer Youngs Peak Access Same … Continue reading