This peak is not in the book. In the book, I mentioned this peak as Point 10126 in the route description for Mount Carpenter. Livingston Douglas points out that this peak has enough prominence to be considered a separate peak. Rick Baugher climbed this peak in 1996 but I am not sure of his exact route. I do know that … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Hells Hole Peak is located north of Mount Baird in the Snake River Range. This peak is unofficially identified as both Hells Hole Peak and Little Elk Peak. However, the Board of Geographic Names frowns on duplication of names. As “elk” is one of the most common names used in Idaho, this website … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 296 of the book. McNutt Peak/Peak 10327 is the northernmost Lemhi Range summit of at least 10,000 feet in height. There is good access to this peak and 4 other Lemhi 10ers via the Bear Valley Lakes Trail [(A)(10.2)(a) on Page 316]. Livingston Douglas has provided an alternative and more … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9725 is located west of the Continental Divide and northwest of Goldstone Mountain. USGS Goldstone Pass East Face, Class 2+ Access The Montana side of the Continental Divide using FSR-7327 from its junction with Skinner Meadows Road/FSR-381 (on Page 331 of the book). Peak 9725 lies entirely within the State of Idaho. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 323 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the updated photos, access and route information as well as the insightful commentary found below. Updated April 2018 Goldstone Mountain is a big mountain that is located just west of the Continental Divide. It is entirely in the State of Idaho. USGS Goldstone … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2020 Peak 9735 is located on the Continental Divide due north of Goldstone Mountain. The peak is just over a mile southwest of Goldstone Pass and 1/2 mile northwest of a minor saddle. USGS Goldstone Pass North Ridge/Southeast Ridge, Class 1 Approach The Montana approach on Page 331 of the book … Continue reading