This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Swisher Mountain is comprised of a massive 6-mile long ridgeline that is located northeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon, and just east of the Idaho/Oregon border. There is an abandoned repeater station and USGS benchmark on the western edge of the peak’s large, rounded summit. The highest point is east of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Green Mountain joins the list of several “Green Mountains” in Idaho, a few of which are on the website. Ironically, this Green Mountain is open rock terrain on its summit ridge crest. There is nothing “green” about its summit. During archery season, you are likely to encounter deer hunters along … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 8975 is the high point on the long, high Dry Ridge west of Stewart Flat. It has a USGS benchmark and a repeater antenna on its summit. USGS Stewart Flat West Ridge, Class 1 Access From the signed turnoff on US-30 in the center of the bustling metropolis of Georgetown, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 8909 is located on lengthy Dry Ridge, but it is not the high point of Dry Ridge. That honor goes to Dry Ridge BM (8,975 feet) which is located about 2 miles to the north. Consequently, I call this peak Dry Ridge South to differentiate it from its higher … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 8140 is a pyramidal-shaped summit overshadowed by Dry Ridge to its west. It is an overlooked summit that separates Stewart Canyon from South Stewart Canyon. USGS Stewart Flat Northeast Ridge, Class 3 Access From the signed turnoff on US-30 in the center of the bustling metropolis of Georgetown, ID, turn … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Peak 7233 is a small, hidden summit located at the top of some forested cliff bands on the west side of Eightmile Canyon Road/FSR-425, about ¼ mile below the site of the old Eightmile Campground. Eightmile Campground has been out of service for years, so it’s in pretty rough shape, … Continue reading