This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 8979 is a minor hill hidden among a plethora of massive mountains in the Ike Creek drainage. The easiest ascent route is via its east face from Uncle Ike Road/FST-4341 at a nearby saddle. USGS Fallert Springs South Ridge, Class 2 Access From Howe, drive north on the Little … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 8365 is a hidden, forested summit that sits above Gallagher Canyon but is overshadowed by Peak 9300 to its south. It can only be reached by an unpleasant bushwhack. The shortest bushwhack is from Gallagher Canyon, but it’s not easy. Peak 8365 is Peak #5 of five summits in … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 9300 sits at the head of Rocky Canyon in the South Beaverheads. It is a secluded, forested summit that is difficult to reach. The bushwhacking in this area is not fun. Navigational skills are required to successfully climb this peak. Peak 9300 is Peak #4 of five summits in … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Bloom Benchmark sits at the head of both Spring Canyon and Bloom Canyon in the South Beaverheads. It is the highest point on the connecting ridge between Peak 9877 and Peak 9300. Bloom Benchmark is located about two miles south of Peak 9877 and two and a half miles northwest … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Peak 9877 is a ranked summit on the long east ridge of Copper Mountain (10,303 feet). It sits at the head of Gallagher Canyon. Peak 9877 is also a ridge corner. It is positioned at the north end of a prominent ridge on the east side of Long Canyon in … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Gallagher Peak is the [lower] east summit of Peak 9877. It sits at the head of Gallagher Canyon in the South Beaverheads. Gallagher Canyon is pretty remote and seems to be only visited by hunters on ATVs these days. The roads in this area are not well maintained. Cattle and … Continue reading