Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 262 of the book. Margo Mandella’s 2016 trip report is found down the page. Porphyry Peak is the westernmost 10,000-foot peak in the White Knob Mountainst. It has a uniquely colored and shaped summit block that makes it easy to locate from Copper Basin Road. The summit offers spectacular views … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 129-130 of the book. This peak anchors the north end of the Tango Peaks. It has the Knapp triangulation station benchmark on its summit and has also gone by the name Knapp Benchmark as a result. A Class 3 route leads to the top but it is a long way … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 202 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided a more detailed description of the route found in the book. Updated November 2022 One of lesser-known Sawtooth Peaks, Peak 10027 is a nice easy day climb from Alturas Lake. USGS Snowyside Peak Access Same as for Peak 9997. This is the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 200 of the book. It will take most climbers an overnight trip to climb Glens Peak. Those who make it to the summit will find that it offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding wilderness. USGS Mount Everly … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. The North Summit of Two Point Mountain does not have enough prominence to be considered a separate peak but, nonetheless, is an excellent climbing objective for peakbaggers. The scramble between the two summits is challenging and time consuming. USGS Newman Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 131 of the book. Mount Jordan sits on the southern border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, west of Loon Creek Summit. It is a beautiful area that was crowded with wildlife when I climbed it in 1989. On the route to the summit, we saw deer, … Continue reading