This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 This is Peak #3 of the triple traverse. This mountain separates White Canyon from Boss Canyon so I call it White Boss Peak. No signs of previous ascent though it’s probably been climbed before. USGS Mapleton Southwest Ridge, Class 3 Approach, Class 3 This approach is part of a ridge traverse … Continue reading
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This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8990 is arguably the ranked Idaho summit that lies closest to the Idaho/Utah border. It is located about 0.2 miles directly north of the border. USGS Mapleton East Ridge, Class 3 Approach This route is part of a ridge traverse from Peak 9331 to Peak 8990 via Point 9316. Consequently, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 This peak is at the south end of Andrew Nyman Mountain and is two miles south of Wilderness Peak. Andrew Nyman Mountain is a very big mountain and extends for several miles on the west side of Franklin Basin Road. It has several peaks and numerous points on its summit … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8970 (North Nyman Peak) is located at the north end of Andrew Nyman Mountain and is just over two miles north of Wilderness Peak. Andrew Nyman Mountain is a very big mountain and extends for several miles on the west side of Franklin Basin Road. It has several peaks and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 9054 is located west of Bear Lake in the southern Bear River Range. USGS Egan Basin South Ridge (Standard Route), Class 2 Access From the Utah side, turn off US-89 onto [signed] Swan Flat Road/FSR-014. Drive north on Swan Flat Road up over a long, flat saddle (lots of excellent … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8616/Hidden Rock Peak is located in the Bear River Range west of Bear Lake and east of Gibson Basin. Given the fact that Peak 8616 is hidden in a thick forest and is quite a rocky summit, that’s a good name for it. USGS Egan Basin South Ridge/West Face, … Continue reading