Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 219 of the book. I added Brett Sergenian’s GPS track which shows the standard route for this peak. Livingston Douglas provided route information for peak’s north ridge and west ridge. His difficult Class 3 climb up the west ridge was more than likely a first ascent. Also check out Dave … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 224 of the book. Merriam Peak is located above Castle Lake and anchors the Serrate Ridge. USGS Boulder Chain Lakes … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Chinese Wall is a prominent feature on maps and is worth a visit not only because of its stature as an unofficial 11er, but also because of its outstanding location. See Dave Pahlas’ trip report for the details. Access the peak from Railroad Ridge, which requires a high-clearance 4WD. USGS Livingston Creek … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 204 of the book. Please note that the book’s elevation is inaccurate. South Raker is not as difficult to climb as North Raker but, nonetheless, is a mighty prize always waiting in its magnificent isolation for a dedicated climber. USGS Mount Everly Ray Brooks Access Article. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated June 2021 South Jerry Peak is 10 feet higher than its officially-named neighbor, Jerry Peak. The two peaks are joined by a unique high, wide alpine ridge with a precipitous western faces. The straight line distance between the two peaks is 2.1 miles. Of the two peaks, South Jerry Peak is the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 233 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the North Spur/East Ridge Route. Updated November 2021 Jerry Peak and South Jerry Peak are outliers from the main Boulder Mountains Crest. Both peaks are located in the rain shadow formed by their higher neighbors, the main Boulder Front and the White Cloud … Continue reading