Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 255 of the book. Updated November 2022 Mandolin Benchmark is the high point on a ridge crest that runs from Swede Peak to Peak 9043. It is most easily reached from the ridge crest trail (FST-327) that skirts the east side of Mandolin Benchmark. From the 8,780-foot shoulder crossing southeast … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak (called Mount Ogre in the book) is on Page 100. Please note that more recent estimates put the elevation of The Ogre at 9,256 feet, a bit higher than the book’s figure. USGS He Devil … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 120 of the book. Updated August 2019 This is the first peak south of Elk Summit and is part of an impressive, high ridgeline that connects Elk Summit and Profile Gap. The summit is a short scramble from Elk Summit and FS-340. This peak was named for a Captain Eldridge … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 234 of the book. The Cross is the westernmost Boulder Mountains peak. It is located just east of Galena Summit and ID-75. The peak is a popular Winter ascent along with nearby Avalanche Peak. Avalanche danger awareness and avoidance is a prerequisite to a Winter ascent. USGS Horton Peak Use … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 98-99 of the book. The book lists two routes, the somewhat-obscure Marshall Ledges Route and the South Ridge Route. The South Ridge route is more accurately named below the South Ridge/South Face Route. Down the page you will find photos of the summit block portion of the South Ridge Route … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 360-361 of the book. For information on traversing Bonneville, Snow Peak and Haystack Mountain, click on this sentence. Below you will find additional, detailed climbing route information by Livingston Douglas and Ken Jones. Updated November 2018 Although not reaching 10,000 feet, Bonneville Peak is a big mountain. It is the highest … Continue reading