Elevation: 9,900 ft
Prominence: 60
Climbing and access information for the La Fiamma formation is discussed on Pages 196-197 of the book. The elevation and prominence figures are estimated because the formation is not shown on the USGS topo. Published December 2023
La Fiamma is reportedly an impressive rock spire located on the southwest shoulder of Packrat Peak. It was first climbed by Fred Beckey, Steve Marts, and Dan Davis in 1963. See IDAHO, SAWTOOTH RANGE, LA FIAMMA in the American Alpine Journal. Its namesake is a famous tower in the Alps. There is very little known about this formation. The AAJ report mentions the fragility of the formation but based on Derek Percoski’s 2024 photos (below) it doesn’t look as if it was damaged by the last earthquake. I know of no subsequent ascents. USGS Warbonnet Peak
La Fiamma. Derek Percoski Photo
La Fiamma. Derek Percoski Photo
This map provided by Kirk Bachman shows the approximate location of the formation.
La Fiamma as viewed from the summit of Warbonnett Peak.
Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range
First Ascent Information:
- First Ascent Year: 1962
- Season: Summer
- Route: East Face (II, 5.6)
- Party: Fred Beckey, Steve Marts, Dave Davis
Longitude: -115.0485928 Latitude: 44.0492975