Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. Newman Peak is one of the Boise Mountains’ best summits. USGS Newman Peak … Continue reading
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Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 130 of the book. This Tango Peak summit, which pales in comparison to its neighbors (Cabin Creek Peak and Mount Loening) is, nevertheless, a worthy goal and a good vantage point midway between its two neighbors. USGS Knapp Lakes … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 264 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the new, more challenging, routes below in addition to new photos. Updated November 2020 Sheep Mountain is located north of Antelope Creek and west of US-93 and the former town of Darlington. This area thaws out early and Sheep Mountain and its neighbors … Continue reading
Climbing, history and access information for this peak is on Pages 176-180 of the book. Updated December 2023 The Elephants Perch is the famous western summit of Saddleback Mountain. The Elephants Perch encompasses Idaho’s most famous big wall. It is a complicated granite wall which has attracted climbers for years. The vast majority of climbers approach the peak from Saddleback … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 171 of the book. Some older maps show this peak as Packrat Peak. This error was corrected officially in late 2014. Alpen is a good peak to hit while traversing from Alpine Lake to the Upper Redfish Lakes Basin. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 365 of the book. The access information in the book is no longer accurate as the roads and trails described therein have changed over the years. The updated information from Livingston Douglas (found below) will get you current. Updated February 2021 Sherman Peak is the 67th-most prominent peak in Idaho. … Continue reading