This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Campbells Hump (or Coal Benchmark) is a nice rocky outcrop that is located on a ridgeline that separates the North Fork of Packsaddle Creek from the South Fork of Packsaddle Creek. The headwall on its south face is magnificent and makes for a nice Class 3 scramble. USGS Packsaddle Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Patterson Ridge is a well-labeled ridge that sits above the Patterson Creek drainage in the Big Hole Mountains northwest of Victor. The official summit is a measured point on the ridge and is shown on the USGS topo map. Yes, it has a prominence of only one foot. Go figure. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Horse Heaven is a named, lateral ridge/hump on Mahogany Ridge in the Big Hole Mountains. It is located just north of Henderson Peak, the high point on Mahogany Ridge. This is the second leg of a 4-peak trek that includes Mahogany Ridge West (7,990 feet), Horse Heaven, Henderson Peak (8,312 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Mahogany Ridge West is a minor bump at the south end of Mahogany Ridge in the Big Hole Mountains northwest of Victor. Why it is labeled “West” rather than “South” befuddles me. The high point of Mahogany Ridge is Henderson Peak (8,312 feet) to its northeast. This is the first … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Argument Ridge is a forested ridge that is located on the east side of Lime Kiln Canyon in the Big Hole Mountains. It is most easily reached via FSR-218 which passes through the Kelly Mountain Ski Resort area. Two different ATV trails lead to the summit. USGS Temple Peak Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 6073 is a minor hump that is located east of Daves Pass in the South Hills. It sits above Cave Gulch and at the headwaters of Coal Banks Creek. Peak 6073 has a testy cliff band that must be climbed to reach the summit. USGS Blue Hill Access From … Continue reading