This peak is not in the book. Rick Baugher suggested the name to honor Idaho’s last Democrat governor. Rick’s notes are found below. Livingston Douglas climbed and documented the northern approach, the recommended route to the summit. I added the route description for the southern approach from the south and Peak 7217. Updated January 2023 The Pleasantview Hills HP is located west … Continue reading
The Bannock Range is discussed in more detail on Pages 355-359 of the book. The Bannock Range begins just west of Pocatello. Its main crest stretches southeast for 65 miles, ending near Weston, Idaho and the Utah border. Geographically, besides the main crest, this upland encompasses a group of small escarpments, the North Promontory Range, the Blue Springs Hills, the … Continue reading
Although the the official name classifies this group of peaks as “hills,” the Pleasantview Hills are a mountain range Oneida County. The peaks in the range that reach over 7,000 feet support Douglas fir forests and aspen groves, while the lower hills are mostly brush-covered. The Pleasantview Hills are located in the Great Basin physiographic province and have similarities with … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. One of the shortest of the 47 Idaho peaks with a name containing the word “bald,” this Bald Mountain is much more impressive than it’s 5,122-foot elevation would suggest. The peak rises up quickly from Payette River Canyon to its high point, which offers a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. USGS Garden … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added two additional routes to the original post. Updated November 2020 Stani Peak is a small peak on the main White Knob Mountains Crest. This sagebrush-covered mountain is located between Sheep Mountain (9,649 feet) and Big Flat Top/Alder Knob (9,380 feet). USGS Big Blind Canyon Livingston Douglas Routes Access Antelope Creek … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9486 sits midway between Alpine Peak and Merritt Peak on the connecting ridge line. Lists of John identifies the peak as South Alpine Peak and Dave Pahlas calls it White Rock Peak. Climb the peak via the saddle on its West Ridge and the West Ridge. See Dave Pahlas’ trip report for … Continue reading