Gooding Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book and privately owned. Published for informational purposes only—November 2024 Gooding Butte is located southwest of Gooding, Idaho. It sits just west of ID-46. Gooding Butte is on private land and has a private ranch with irrigated land on its summit. It is closed to the public. USGS Gooding Butte … Continue reading

Berger Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book. Published November 2024 Berger Butte is located just north of Mud Lake on the Snake River Plain. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This climb is entirely on BLM land. USGS Berger Butte Access From US-93 south of Twin Falls and north of Rogerson (about 15 … Continue reading

Sonnickson Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book and privately owned. Published for informational purposes only—November 2024 Sonnickson Butte is located northwest of Twin Falls. It sits just southwest of Exit 168 on I-84. Sonnickson Butte is on private land and has a private ranch on its summit. It is closed to the public. USGS Jerome … Continue reading

Skeleton Butte by Livingston Douglas

Skeleton Butte as viewed from the south, near the base of the service road.

This butte is not in the book. While it is a prominent high point on the north side of I-84, it is entirely on private property. I note that Livingston and others have recorded ascents to the communication equipment near the summit. Nevertheless, I do not recommend visiting this butte without first securing permission from the land owner. Additionally, since … Continue reading

Peak 4645 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 4645 is a minor hump that is located north-northwest of Norland near the Lincoln/Minidoka County line. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This climb is entirely on BLM land. USGS Norland Access From Exit 208/Burley on I-84, drive north on ID-27 for … Continue reading

Horse Butte by Livingston Douglas

This butte is not in the book. Private land impacts access to this butte. You should secure permission before climbing this peak. Published November 2024 Horse Butte is a rather insignificant hump along I-84. The west side of Horse Butte is almost entirely BLM land. To reach it, you must cross a short patch of private land near the base … Continue reading