Evilio Echeverria was on a personal quest to explore the world when he arrived in Sun Valley from Chile in 1953. He took a job as a waiter at the lodge where he met Louis Stur. Stur quickly invited him into his climbing circle and the two shared many adventures over the next 3 years. The following photos were provided by Dr. Echevarria. The photos document a period during which written Idaho mountaineering history is hard to find. Dr. Echevarria contributed to the second edition of the book.
The North Ridge in front and the Northeast Face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Hyndman Peak as viewed from the NNW. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Approaching the North Face of Hyndman Peak from Wildhorse Canyon. Evilio Echevarria Photo
The North Face of Goat Mountain. Francis Willmarth of Berkeley, California. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from Upper Wildhorse Creek. Evilio Echevarria Photo
The WNW Side of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Francis Willmarth roping up on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Hyndman Peak and surrounding environs as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
The North Face of Leatherman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Peak 11090 as viewed from the summit of Mount Borah. Evilio Echevarria Photo
This is the summit ridge of what Louis Stur called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Louis Stur on the summit what he called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Louis Stur on the summit ridge of what he called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
A panoramic view (left to right): Packrat Peak, Monte Verita and Warbonnett Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Louis Stur ascending a slope in the Sawtooth Mountains. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Louis Stur and Freddi Haemisaeger on top of Horstman Peak in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Looking north from the summit ridge of Mount Bush during a solo attempt on the peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Mount Bush as viewed from the northeast. Evilio Echevaria Photo
Mount Bush as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Francis Willmarth surveying an approaching thunderstorm during a 1954 attempt on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Evilio Echevarria during an attempt on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
The final climb up Mount Borah as viewed from Chicken-Out Ridge in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo