Abes Armchair

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 202 of the book. Abes Armchair is an outrider sitting due east of the main Sawtooth Crest. It is connected with Vienna Benchmark by an easily-traversed ridge. USGS Frenchman Creek … Continue reading

McGowan Peak

Climbing information for this peak is on Pages 157-159 of the book. The Board of Geographic Names corrected the spelling of this peak’s name from McGown to McGowan in 2017. The peak is named for George McGowan an early settler in the Stanley valley. Updated July 2021 This very photogenic peak stands just to the west of an equally-photogenic cirque. … Continue reading

Taylor Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 134 of the book. Ken Jones’ August 2011 trip report and GPS track are added below. Farther down the page is a brief discussion of the peak’s history as a fire lookout. Updated June 2019 Taylor Mountain is a big hump with a broad summit plateau and over 2,000 feet … Continue reading

Peak 9977 (West Jerry Peak)

Peak 9977. Rick Baugher Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 233 of the book. Use the link below to read Rick Baugher’s 2008 trip report. Peak 9977 is located due west of Jerry Peak. Rick Baugher suggested the unofficial name “West Jerry Peak.” USGS Herd Lake … Continue reading

Plummer Peak

Plummer Peak from Mount Everly.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 203 of the book. This remote Sawtooth summit is located far west of the main Sawtooth Crest in a beautiful section of the Sawtooth Wilderness. The peak does not see many ascents each year due to its location. Those fortunate enough to make the trip will find a classic scramble … Continue reading

Elkhorn Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 339 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided more detailed information on the north ridge than you will find in the book. Elkhorn Peak is located south of Mount Baird. The two peaks are connected by a narrow ridge. USGS Mount Baird North Ridge, Class 2 by Livingston Douglas  Access … Continue reading