This peak is not in the book. Percoski and Platt found evidence of a prior ascent but nothing to date the earlier climb. So far, a search of the literature has not found a reference to this peak nor a name. This is surprising as nearly every other technically difficult summit in this area was climbed and named by the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The name was suggested by Rick Baugher and mimics the name of the USGS quad on which it is found. Published October 2025 Peak 7140 sits above both Petit Spring and Taylor Spring in the Pleasantview Hills of southern Idaho. The only public access is from the south on a concoction of BLM … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. The USGS quad shows an elevation of 6,763 feet. Published October 2025 Peak 6760 is a foothill of the Pleasantview Hills that has communication towers on its northeast summit. The southwest summit hump is the high point. The only public access is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2025 Peak 7220 sits at the head of both Morgan Jones Canyon and West Elkhorn Canyon in the Pleasantview Hills. It is most easily reached from West Elkhorn Canyon Road to its south. This climb is entirely on public land. USGS Sheep Creek Spring Access Same as for Peak 6397. West … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published October 2025 Peak 6397 is a western foothill in the Pleasantview Hills of southern Idaho. It sits east of Arbon Valley Road. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. This climb is entirely on public land. USGS Buist Access From the signed junction of ID-38 and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I recommend securing permission from the landowner before climbing this peak. Published October 2025 Peak 5874 sits above the convergence of the Little Malad River and West Elkhorn Canyon in the Pleasantview Hills. This area is a mix of private and public land, so be careful. The summit is on unposted private land. … Continue reading