Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 252-253 of the book. The information in the book is a bit confusing. First, the two routes listed basically cover the same route (i.e., the South Ridge) but from two different starting points. The book references Rick Baugher’s South Face route but provides no further detail. Thus, below you will … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 278 of the book. Based on LiDAR measurements this peak elevation has been recalculated to 11996 feet with a prominence of 314 feet. The old measurements were 11,972 and 272 feet. Also, see Wes Collin’s article on The Lost River Traverse in the Climbing History Section. Updated October 2023 No Regret … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 286 of the book. In addition to the access information given by Livingston Douglas below, Derek Percoski has provided an alternative approach for this peak. See the Mount McCaleb page to read about this access route. Updated October 2018 Little Mac is an impressive peak, but this is not always obvious … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The name of this peak was changed from Squaw Butte to Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete in 2022. Reportedly, the most literal interpretation of the new name would be “People of the Willows Standing in a Row Butte.” Updated December 2022 Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete is located north of Emmett, ID at the tail end of the West Mountains. The … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 67 of the book. I had a question about the Jesse Pass Route. When I wrote the description found in the book I submitted the map I added below to supplement the written route description. I colored in the pencil line that I drew on the map the day I climbed … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 320 of the book. Please note that the book refers to the [lower] Perce Benchmark (8,266 feet). Updated November 2023 Perce Peak is located about six miles north of Big Hole Pass on the Continental Divide. Perce Benchmark is a short distance south of the true summit. USGS Big Hole … Continue reading