Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 236 of the book. There are two route descriptions set out below that are not in the book, a GPS track for the North Ridge, and a discussion regarding the date of the first ascent. Judi Steciak, Carl Hamke, Rick Baugher, Derek Percoski and James Squires contributed the route information … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 283-284 of the book. Below you will find supplemental information for the two routes listed in the book, plus photos and comments on other potential routes. The Southeast Ridge Route is listed as Class 3-4 in the book. It should be listed as Class 3. Updated September 2018 Named after … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 251 of the book. It was thought that climbing the peak from any direction requires Class 3+ scrambling. However, Derek Percoski recently located a Class 2/2+ route up the peak’s west side and south slopes. Derek’s GPS track and commentary is set out down the page. The south ridge is … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 308-309 of the book. The book only lists one route. This page has additional route information for the Baugher route and a traverse from Diamond Peak by Wes Collins. Additionally, Derek Percoski and Daniel Todd climbed the peak’s South Ridge on September 4, 2019. Derek’s route report is set out … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 245 of the book. I erred in the book adding an “er” onto the end of Salzburg. The correct name is Salzburg Spitzl. Salzburg Spitzl is an attractive 11er peak with no short approaches. The shortest approach is probably via Pioneer Cabin. USGS Phi Kappa Mountain … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 252 of the book. Angels Perch takes effort to reach as it is tucked away on the East Side of the northern lobe of the Pioneer Mountains. USGS Standhope Peak … Continue reading