Copper Basin Knob

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 256-257 of the book. Copper Basin Knob is one of one of those peaks everyone says is on their list but few actually climb it. Rick Baugher climbed the peak from the north and reported Class 3 climbing on good rock. Many years ago, a seasonal Forest Service employee reported … Continue reading

Pegasus Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 253 of the book. Derek Percoski and Dave Pahlas have provided the additional route information found below. Updated August 2019 Pegasus Peak sits east of Surprise Valley and north of Standhope Peak. It is the northernmost peak on a rugged ridge line that includes two other 11ers, Andromeda and Altair … Continue reading

Gunnell Benchmark by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 351-352 of the book. Updated January 2023 Gunnell Peak is seldom visited but it is a worthwhile hike even though it is not one of the highest Black Pine Mountains. Gunnell Benchmark is a magnificent peak in the Black Pine Mountains. It is my favorite Black Pine Mountain. Gunnell Benchmark … Continue reading

War Eagle Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 351 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the updates found below. Updated November 2018 War Eagle Peak is a minor summit on the Black Pine Mountains Crest located southeast of Black Pine Peak. USGS Black Pine Peak Use this link to read about the Classic Black Pine Mountains Traverse. 2018 … Continue reading

Haystack Mountain 9033

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 361 of the book. Below you will find updates including a new route submitted by Livingston Douglas. Use this link to read about traversing Bonneville, Snow Peak and Haystack Mountain. There are eight mountains named Haystack in Idaho. This is the tallest of the bunch. Haystack Mountain is one of … Continue reading

Sheep Mountain 10910

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 232 of the book. The elevation has been updated to 10,910 feet. Sheep Mountain is located on the 20-mile long Sheep Divide which forms the west boundary of the East Fork Salmon River Canyon. Due to private property issues and stream crossing dangers, bagging this big peak is not an … Continue reading