Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 361 of the book. However, the information is dated and should be ignored. Access to this peak is problematic due to private property issues. As a result, the crux of reaching this summit may be finding your way onto BLM land. The original page was written by Margo Mandella. Due … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated October 2021 Wilson Creek Peak is located on the main Pioneer Mountains Crest west of Devils Bedstead West and just west of Peak 10380. The peak drops steeply down its southwest side to Wilson Creek. From the summit, the view down Wilson Creek and then Trail Creek frames Sun Valley and the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 10380 is located directly west of the Devils Bedstead West. It can be climbed from both its East and West Ridges in combination with a climb of Peak 10419. Use the link below to read Dan Robbins’ trip report. USGS Phi Kappa Mountain … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas updated this page by providing clarification and expansion of the eastern access route that begins in Atomic City. The BLM link for descriptions of both the “east access” route (from Idaho Falls/Pocatello) and the “west access route” (from Arco) is located at this website: https://www.blm.gov/visit/big-southern-butte. Updated November 2021 Big Southern Butte … Continue reading
Livingston Douglas provides a complete update of the access and route information as well as additional photos for this desert butte. Updated January 2023 Kimama Butte is a former BLM fire lookout site. As best I can tell, it was manned during the summer from 1937 to 1975. The lookout was demolished in the early 2000s. A road leads to … Continue reading
Mosby Butte served as a fire lookout at least as early as 1935 and into the 1950s. A road leads to its summit, making it a good goal for mountain bikers who want to explore this remote area of Power County. The butte is located midway between American Falls and Craters of the Moon National Monument. Google Maps provides good … Continue reading