Peak 9704 (Anderson Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 204-205 of the book. It has been suggested and historically supported that this peak be named after Arval Anderson. Please refer to the article, Arval Anderson, Early Sawtooth Explorer and Surveyor, in the Idaho Climbing History Section of this website. USGS Mount Everly … Continue reading

Hawley Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 287-288 of the book. Steve Mandella added photos and a GPS track showing the two routes set out in the book. Livingston Douglas added photos which highlight the beauty of this peak. Updated November 2024 I have climbed Hawley Mountain three times–twice under a full moon in August. It’s a … Continue reading

Custer Peak (Custer Lookout)

Climbing and access information for Custer Peak is on Pages 131-132 of the book. Custer Peak is located 5 miles east of the Bonanza Creek Guard Station and the Yankee Fork Salmon River. The summit is identified on the Challis National Forest map as Custer Lookout. The defunct lookout is available for public use on first-come basis. Custer Peak, the … Continue reading

Japan Peak

Mayan Temple. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 196 of the book. The peak is misnamed in the book as Mayan Temple. Ray Brooks explained the confusion has extended since 1972. Ray reports “ In Sept. 1972, we did make a nice first ascent of a pinnacle on the ridgeline just north of Japan Peak. We named the … Continue reading

Ross Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. Jared Empey provided the update below. Updated July 2021 This is a great peak. Peaks don’t have to reach 10,000 feet to be good climbing objectives. USGS Ross Peak Access Bear Creek Road, FSR-080 [(F)(2.1.1) Page 144] Jared Empey Trip Report. Last year (2020) we drove … Continue reading