This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Peak 6597 is a volcanic uplift and qualifies as a ranked summit. It has two summits. The east summit is the measured summit and is the true summit. The west summit, which has a large cairn, is slightly lower. This hike is entirely on BLM land. USGS Idmon Access From … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book. The Lists of John elevation and coordinates are for nearby Point 9787 rather than for the named formation which is situated farther west. It is likely that the formation is unclimbed. Published December 2020 The Thumb is a rocky protrusion on the Continental Divide just west of Peak 9900/The Knuckle. This 40-foot chunk … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Horse Mountain is a ranked ridge hump on the LONG south ridge of Peak 9900/The Knuckle. It is a gentle giant when viewed from the south as it towers over Edie Creek to the east and The Bull Pen to the west. The easiest ascent route is the southeast side … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Peak 7820 is a rather nondescript hump that barely qualifies as a ranked summit. It overlooks the beautiful Angielen Ranch on Irving Creek Road. The south ridge is probably the only publicly-accessible route to the summit, given all of the private ranch land that surrounds it. An old 2-track jeep … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2020 Black Mountain is a forested ridge hump on the LONG south ridge of Peak 9381. It sits above Grouse Canyon to its west. Why it is called “Black Mountain” is a mystery. There is nothing “black” about it. Although named, Black Mountain is a most uninspiring peak. The shortest ascent … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2020 Middle Creek Butte is a magnificent, triangular-shaped butte with steep east and west aspects. It is located just north of the convergence of Dry Creek and Middle Creek. It is most easily climbed via its south face or southeast ridge from Middle Creek Road. Unfortunately, private land may be an … Continue reading