Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book. Published July 2020 North Pole is located roughly 17 miles SW of Elk City in the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Unlike its slightly taller neighbor, Buffalo Hump, it is easily reached by trail. A fire lookout was established on the peak in 1927. The lookout was decommissioned … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 70 of the book. Three routes, all still viable, are listed in the book. The shortest route is described in more detail below. The trails in this area are infrequently maintained and expert trail-finding abilities may be required. Published July 2020 Oregon Butte is a shark tooth-shaped summit located 24 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2020 Corral Creek Summit is a small peak that sits just west of the point where the Burma Road crosses the White Knob Mountains crest at Corral Creek Summit. It may be a minor summit but it has a major 360-degree view. USGS Lehman Butte Access and Route, Class 1 Primary … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas provided additional photos. Updated November 2020 Reed and Davis Benchmark is a straggler on the edge of the White Knob Mountains. It is located just northwest of the Copper Basin Guard Station. USGS Copper Basin Knob Access Access this peak from Copper Basin [(B) on Page 265 of the book]. Drive … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published July 2020 This interesting cone-shaped peak is located just south of Dollarhide Summit west of Ketchum, Idaho. USGS Dollarhide Mountain Access FS-227/Warm Springs Creek Road [(A)(7) on Page 214]. Google Maps gives directions to the summit from Ketchum and Fairfield, Idaho. There is parking on the north side of the pass. Northeast … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas climbed the peak via a different access and route. His update is set out below. Updated November 2024 This minor peak is located on the ridge line that connects the main Lost River Range crest with the Hawley Mountains. USGS Hawley Mountain Access Primary access to this peak is from the … Continue reading