Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 357 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the route information set out below. USGS Clifton. Published November 2019 North Ridge, Class 1 Access Same as for Buck Peak. This ascent is the final leg of a ridge traverse from Weston Peak to Old Baldy Peak. The Climb From the connecting … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 6041 is a rocky outcrop on a long ridge located on the east side of Long Canyon. It has a survey marker/post on its summit and a decent summit cairn. It towers over Fish Creek Road to its east. USGS Fish Creek Reservoir North Ridge, Class 2 Access Same … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 9660 overlooks Smithie Creek and the upper reaches of Sawmill Creek. Of the 9,000-foot peaks in this area, it has the most prominence and also offers the best rock scrambling opportunities. It’s not just another forested hump. The easiest ascent route is via the Smithie Creek Trail and the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 9137 sits at the head of Moonshine Creek. It is mostly forested but its summit area is surprisingly rocky and open. Peak 9137 is a rather insignificant hump which barely qualifies as a ranked summit. It is squeezed between Moonshine Creek, Firebox Creek, and Sawmill Creek. It has a … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 9331 sits just above Firebox Summit (9,018 feet) and Firebox Meadows. This peak is hidden in the pine forest on a flat hill. It is a navigational challenge to find it. The easiest ascent route is via FST-082 at Firebox Summit and the northeast face. It barely qualifies as … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 9620 is located at the head of Slide Creek. It is one of several ridge humps on an East-to-West ridge that runs from Timber Creek Pass to Flatiron Mountain. Peak 9620 barely qualifies as a ranked summit and is overshadowed by its higher neighbor to the southwest, Point 9789—an … Continue reading