Graham Mountain by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 56 of the book. Published November 2023 Graham Mountain is a big mountain that is located on the southeast side of the Coeur d’Alene River in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains north of I-90. It is most easily reached via its southwest spur and west ridge on an old, poorly-maintained trail … Continue reading

Peak 6232 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 6232 is the northernmost peak in the Pahsimeroi Range. It is a rugged, rocky affair that sits above the Salmon River a few miles south of Ellis. Peak 6232 is most easily climbed via a gully on its southwest side. USGS Ellis Access Park in a pullout along US-93 … Continue reading

Peak 8301 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8301 is a forested hump that sits above the junction of Smoky Canyon Road and the Smoky Canyon Phosphate Mining Road. It provides a birds-eye view of the nearby, active phosphate mining operation to its east. USGS Stewart Flat Access Park in a large parking area on the south … Continue reading

Peak 7425 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 7425 is a minor hump located on the west side of the Slug Creek drainage, west of the south end of Schmid Ridge. It sits above beautiful Green Basin to its west and Wilde Canyon to its south. Staying in open terrain is critical in this area since bushwhacking … Continue reading

China Cap by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 China Cap is the smaller/lower of two pyramidal humps that are located just below the south end of Blackfoot Reservoir. Its big brother is called China Hat (7,166 feet). Well, I guess that fits. Both China Cap and China Hat require crossing private property, so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading

China Hat by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 China Hat is the larger/higher of two pyramidal humps that are located just below the south end of Blackfoot Reservoir. Its little brother is called China Cap (6,716 feet). Well, I guess that fits. Both China Hat and China Cap require crossing private property, so please obtain permission from the … Continue reading