Elevation: 10,127 ft
Prominence: 275
This peak is not in the book. Brian Westphal provided the literature citation: Seven Pinnacles of Verita Ridge by Dan Davis, AAJ, Vol. 13, Issue 2, 1963. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. December 2025
Damocles is situated on the northeast ridge of Monte Verita between Tilted Slab Pinnacle and Leaning Tower. This section of the Verita Ridge is a conglomeration of granite towers. The first ascent was by Fred Beckey and Dan Davis in 1963. USGS Warbonnet Peak
The section of the Monte Verita Ridge Complex surrounding Peak 10100 and Monte Verita. Ray Brooks Photo
Peak 10100 with The Leaning Tower of Pisa on the right. Ray Brooks Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Sawtooth Range->Verita Ridge->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range
First Ascent Information:
- First Ascent Year: 1963
- Season: Summer
- Route: Northeast to South to East to South
- Party: Fred Beckey and Steve Marts
Longitude: -115.04515 Latitude: 44.07234