This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 9414 is a gentle hump that lies just north of Woods Peak. It is a straightforward scramble from Alder Creek Pass. Unfortunately, much of this terrain is charred from forest fires and has much loose rock and blackened downed timber. Its neighbor to the south (Woods Peak) is just over … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 9140 is a seldom-climbed, double-humped summit that is tucked behind Alder Creek Pass. It sits at the head of the Castle Creek drainage. The easiest ascent route is via FSR-341 then FST-4135 to Alder Creek Pass. Bushwhack northeast from the pass then climb a ridge north to a saddle between … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6540 is the high point on a ridge located due south of Allison Creek. Peak 6540 is a surprisingly massive mountain. The easiest access is via an old jeep road on the north ridge coming up from Allison Creek Road. Unfortunately, a private ranch blocks public entry to BLM/National … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2023 Peak 6216 is a hill that towers over the townsite of Ellis, ID. It is overshadowed by higher Lemhis to its east. Peak 6216 is, essentially, a ridge hump (albeit a ranked one) on the meandering west ridge of Peak 8420. This west ridge mimics the twists and turns of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6140 is located on the north side of McKim Creek. The only route entirely on BLM land is via McKim Creek Road and the east face. The east face is easily accessed from McKim Creek Road just below a saddle at the base of the face. The southwest ridge … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 6570 is on BLM land. However, it is surrounded by private land on both its north side (McKim Creek) and its south side (Allison Creek). But there is a way to thread this needle and get to the top without ever touching private land. That way is the northwest … Continue reading