This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 The Temple is an imposing spire that sits due west of Mount Cramer. Although the formation was officially named in 1965 the name has yet to show up on USGS or Forest Service maps. I do not know of any ascents on this formation. USGS Mount Cramer Access FST-101/FST-154, Redfish … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 7292 is located along Cove Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. It separates Fowler Gulch from Moran Creek. Peak 7292 is most easily climbed via its east ridge from Cove Creek Road/FSR-124. USGS Baugh Creek SW Access From ID-75, drive 7.9 miles northeast up East Fork Road to an unsigned … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Penny Mountain is a small hill that sits just east of the Ketchum Cemetery along ID-75 at the north end of Ketchum. It is on private land (probably City of Ketchum land). There is a footpath coming up both the north ridge and the southeast ridge from Ketchum streets/residences. It … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Phantom Hill is located along ID-75 north of Ketchum. Amazingly, this rather inconsequential hill has a sign alongside the highway to identify it (see photo). Phantom Hill is most easily climbed from ID-75 but finding a safe place to park is the crux of this climb. In addition, safely hiking … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This bump, not to be confused with nearby Pickles Butte, is on private property. Published November 2022 Pickle Butte sits alongside ID-55 at a sharp turn just east of Marsing, Idaho. This peak is on private property but there is no signage or fencing prohibiting entry. But this is Idaho and it is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Bud Lewis Hill is located on the east side of the Rogerson-Jarbidge Highway. It is most easily climbed via its west face from the highway. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This hike is entirely on BLM land. USGS Cedar Creek Reservoir Access … Continue reading