This peak is not in the book. Peak 9725 is located west of the Continental Divide and northwest of Goldstone Mountain. USGS Goldstone Pass East Face, Class 2+ Access The Montana side of the Continental Divide using FSR-7327 from its junction with Skinner Meadows Road/FSR-381 (on Page 331 of the book). Peak 9725 lies entirely within the State of Idaho. … Continue reading
Book Updates
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 323 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the updated photos, access and route information as well as the insightful commentary found below. Updated April 2018 Goldstone Mountain is a big mountain that is located just west of the Continental Divide. It is entirely in the State of Idaho. USGS Goldstone … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2020 Peak 9735 is located on the Continental Divide due north of Goldstone Mountain. The peak is just over a mile southwest of Goldstone Pass and 1/2 mile northwest of a minor saddle. USGS Goldstone Pass North Ridge/Southeast Ridge, Class 1 Approach The Montana approach on Page 331 of the book … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9992 is located due east of Freeman Peak at the head of Freeman Creek. This incisor-shaped peak is often overlooked by climbers seeking the summit of popular Freeman Peak. Peak 9992 may become more popular now that Livingston Douglas has provided us with a route description. USGS Homer Youngs Peak Southwest Ridge, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Copperhead Peak East is a ranked summit on the Continental Divide. It is located about a mile east of Copperhead Peak and is connected to Copperhead Peak via a narrow saddle at 9,040 feet. The North Summit is the true summit, as it has the highest contour interval for this elongated, triple-peaked mountain. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Rock Island Peak is an obscure ranked summit on the Continental Divide. The peak is located approximately halfway between Copperhead Peak and Freeman Peak. Rock Island Peak is about a mile WSW of Rock Island Lakes and directly above and southeast of Lake 9038. USGS Homer Youngs Peak West Ridge, Class 3 Access Refer … Continue reading