Nahneke Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 205 of the book. This is the southwestern most peak in the Sawtooth National Recreation area. The shortest approach is via the Little Queens River Trail which is accessed west of Atlanta, Idaho. USGS Nahneke Mountain   … Continue reading

Last Tango Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 130 of the book. This Tango Peak summit, which pales in comparison to its neighbors (Cabin Creek Peak and Mount Loening) is, nevertheless, a worthy goal and a good vantage point midway between its two neighbors. USGS Knapp Lakes … Continue reading

Elephants Perch

Climbing, history and access information for this peak is on Pages 176-180 of the book. Updated December 2023 The Elephants Perch is the famous western summit of Saddleback Mountain. The Elephants Perch encompasses Idaho’s most famous big wall. It is a complicated granite wall which has attracted climbers for years. The vast majority of climbers approach the peak from Saddleback … Continue reading

Mount Alpen

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 171 of the book. Some older maps show this peak as Packrat Peak. This error was corrected officially in late 2014. Alpen is a good peak to hit while traversing from Alpine Lake to the Upper Redfish Lakes Basin. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading