Sunset Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 288 of the book. The route described below is not in the book. Updated November 2021 Sunset Peak is, perhaps, the best vantage point in the Lost River Range south of Pass Creek Summit. USGS Sunset Peak Mud Lake Canyon/West Ridge Route, Class 2 This route leaves Pass Creek Road … Continue reading

Mustang Peak

This point is not in the book. It is the rugged [lower] summit of Howard Peak and was not included in the book since no one had reported climbing it last century. Since 2000, a number of fine technical routes have been climbed on the peak. Use the link below to read Dylan Fadgen’s trip report on the Broken Arrow Arete. … Continue reading

Mattingly Peak

Mattingly Peak is the summit on the right. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 202 of the book. Mattingly Peak is located off the beaten track due west of Alturus Lake. This section of the range has been mostly ignored by climbers but there are a number of interesting summits and lakes worth visiting in this region. USGS Mount Everly Access [(A)(3)(a) on Page … Continue reading

Peak 9930 (Benedict Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Benedict Peak is located northwest of Glens Peak along a ridge line that projects out between Benedict Creek to the west and Tenlake Basin to the east. The peak has significant prominence and, despite not reaching 10,000 feet, it should be on your peak list. While in the area, consider climbing Peak 9918 … Continue reading

Redfish Point

Redfish Point viewed from Redfish Lake.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 182-183 of the book. There has been very little written about Redfish Point and there are no details regarding the first ascent by the Iowa Mountaineers. As the photo demonstrates, there is a lot of solid granite on this formation. USGS Mount Cramer … Continue reading

Imogene Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 200 of the book. Additional route information is set out below. USGS Snowyside Peak Imogene Peak Traverse Andrew Chiles and I traversed the peak on July 13, 2014. We climbed the Standard Route from Farley Lake and then descended the East Ridge Route.  See John Platt’s trip report for a route … Continue reading