The Purcell Mountains are discussed on Pages 49-51 of the book. The Purcell Mountains are primarily a Canadian range which extends south across the border into Idaho and Montana. The Idaho portion of the range is situated northeast of Bonners Ferry. The highest point in the Idaho section of the Purcells is Reno Mountain (6,779 feet) which sits on the … Continue reading
The Cabinet Mountains are discussed on Pages 51-55 of the book. The Cabinet Mountains share many similarities with the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. The range’s foundation is Precambrian Belt Supergroup rocks, which were carved and shaped by Pleistocene glaciation. Many peaks are high dome-shaped mountains, while a few like Scotchman Peak are sharp, sheer-edged summits reminiscent of the North Cascades. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 38-39 of the book. The following route description and photos are from the late Michael Darcy of CDA. Overview Harrison Peak, though not the highest peak in North Idaho’s Selkirk Range, certainly has the most striking profile. It stands guard over Harrison Lake, one of the Selkirk’s largest and most … Continue reading
Shorty Peak is capped by a classic fire lookout which is reached via a 2.5-mile hike. The summit is actually the lower summit of Lone Tree Peak (6,771 feet). The Forest Service rents the lookout to the public on a “first come, first serve basis.” USGS Shorty Peak
Slick Rock is an impressive, thousand-foot high, granite wall along the Yellow Pine Road [See (B)(3) on Page 136]. The following information was not included in the book because the book was limited to peaks and similar formations. Nevertheless, the wall is a favorite for Idaho rock climbers and a great place to train for technical climbing. I believe, but … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 111 of the book. Updated August 2019 At the time the book was published, I had not climbed Slab Butte and only one climber had reported climbing the peak. On September 17, 2000, I finally made it to the mountain. Slab Butte is a fish fin-shaped summit composed of good, … Continue reading