This peak is not in the book. The north ridge was the only known ascent route. Livingston Douglas added a new more difficult route which was likely a first ascent, more description of the standard descent route, more detailed description of the access, and new photos. Finally, LiDAR has updated both the elevation and prominence of Williams Peak. Updated November … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 282 of the book. There are two routes listed in the book. Expanding on this information, you will find below the Northwest Gully/North Ridge Route set out in photos followed by photos of Pat McGrane’s Complete North Ridge Route. Derek Percoski climbed the peak via its south ridge which was … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 283 of the book. Updated June 2022 Access to Lost River Mountain was recently closed at the point where it first crosses private land, The access route, BLM road MK127, crosses BLM and private land as it provides access to Forest Service land at the point where Upper Cedar Creek flows out … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 288-289 of the book. The route in the book starts in the Little Lost River Valley and begins in Cabin Fork Creek. I climbed the peak via its south ridge, Kaleb Houck climbed the peak via a rib on the peak’s southwest face. He provided the route update found below. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 305 of the book. This entry provides updated route information. Contents included (1) Brief notes on The Knoll to Umpleby Traverse, (2) The north ridge route, (3) The Bell Mountain to Umpleby Traverse, (4) The Basinger Canyon route and (5) Livingston Douglas’ west gully route. Updated December 2019 Umpleby is … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 305-306 of the book. The book describes six routes on this peak. The peak’s West Ridge/West Face is the route most often climbed. This update includes additional routes and more detail on the West Ridge/West Face route. Updated June 2020 Bell Mountain is one of Idaho’s iconic landmarks. My first … Continue reading
