Elevation: 9,211 ft
Prominence: 431
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 192-193 of the book. Updated August 2020
This peak, also known as Big Baron Spire and Old Smoothie, towers over Baron Creek. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake on August 8, 2020 toppled the top spire off this peak. The imposing spire that stood on top of the peak was an imposing climbing problem first solved by Fred Beckey, Jack Schwabland and Pete Schoening in 1949. Since their first ascent, the peak maintained its reputation as one of the most difficult climbing problems in Idaho. To read more about its history, see Ray Brooks’ article: Fred, Pete and Jack’s Big Sawtooth Adventure. USGS Warbonnet Peak
The Southeast Side of Baron Spire before the earthquake. The Beckey Route traverses to just below the notch from cliffs on the left of the photo, then stays near the ridge line to reach the summit block. Ray Brooks Photo
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Regions: Sawtooth Range->Verita Ridge->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range
Longitude: -115.03869 Latitude: 44.09279