This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Muldoon Ridge is a bump on the long south ridge of Scorpion Mountain (see Page 256 of the Book). This ridgeline separates Muldoon Creek from Copper Creek. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. Most of the private land is fenced and is rigorously … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 7308 is located just northwest of an unsigned junction along Quigley Road at 6,020 feet. The peak is most easily climbed from this junction. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. The summit is on private land so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 8243 is located east of Indian Creek and at the headwaters of Moran Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. It is most easily climbed via its south ridge from a rugged 2-track road that comes up from Quigley Road to its south. Peak 8243 can easily be climbed in combination … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Gimlet Benchmark is located along ID-75 north of Hailey, just south of the bridge crossing of the Big Wood River. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. Most of Gimlet Benchmark is on public land but almost all of the low land is private … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2022 Peak 6461 is located south of Jordan Valley, Oregon and just west of the BLM’s Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway. Although it does not appear to be much more than a forested bump from the road, this summit has massive views of Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho. USGS Cliffs Access Take Yturri … Continue reading
Peak 8569 is a ranked summit that, ironically, is overshadowed by its lower [unranked] neighbor, Swede Peak (8,512 feet). It is easily climbed from FST-329 via either its south ridge or its west ridge. USGS Star Hope Mine Access Same as for Swede Peak. This is the second leg of a 4-peak adventure that includes Swede Peak (8,512 feet), Peak … Continue reading