Danskin Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 153 of the book. Updated May 2019 Danskin Peak is the highest point in the Danskin Mountains. A road leads to its summit and a large fire lookout. The road makes a great route for a mountain bike ascent. You can climb the peak from just about any direction, but … Continue reading

Snow Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 60-62 of the book. Snow Peak is a rugged summit with over a thousand feet of prominence. The peak was first used as a fire lookout in 1929. The current structure was built in 1963. Trails approach the peak from several directions. USGS Montana Peak … Continue reading

Mount Pend Oreille

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 52 of the book. This peak offers a great viewpoint after a short hike from Lunch Peak. The Forest Service has a web page for FST-67 which can followed on to Mount Willard, Purdy Mountain and Calder Mountain. These peaks are also on Page 52 of the book. If you … Continue reading

Cougar Rock

Cougar Rock's east and north faces.

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 116 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Updated June 2026 While not a true mountain summit, Cougar Rock is one of most enticing rock climbing challenges in the Western Salmon River Mountains. USGS Rice Peak … Continue reading

Williams Peak

Williams Peak. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 119 of the book. Although it’s not a tall peak and is not a ranked peak, Williams Peak is a good viewpoint from which to observe this rugged corner of the Salmon River Mountains. This area burned recently and is now in the recovery phase. USGS Williams Peak … Continue reading

Garden Mountain

This peak is not in the book because of nearby roads. However, before the snow melts, it is a good peak to ski or snowshoe. I snowshoed up this peak with John and Tom Platt and Brian Mahon in 2009. It is a long hike with a lot of elevation gain when you start from Banks, Idaho. We parked near … Continue reading