Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 256 of the book. Pincer Peak is the 220th-highest peak in Idaho. It located due north of Scorpion Mountain. The ridge between the two peaks is passable. See the book or the links below for additional information. USGS Star Hope Mine … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 200 of the book. Snowyside Peak is located along the popular Alice/Toxaway hiking loop. The peak is most often climbed beginning from a point just west of the pass that separates the two lake drainages. A lot of hikers pass by its slopes and more than a few take the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 162-163 of the book. Mickeys Spire is a misnamed peak as it does not resemble a spire. Nevertheless, it is a ragged, steep peak which takes some effort to climb. USGS Stanley Lake … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 183 of the book. One of the most popular peaks in the Sawtooth Range, Decker Peak has been climbed from many directions. USGS Mount Cramer … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 267-268 of the book. The book lists the elevation at 10,716 feet. More recent estimates give the peak an elevation of 10,740 feet. McGowan Peak is a rarely-climbed summit in the Pahsimeroi section of the Lost River Range. The photo essay below documents my 1991 ascent. Use the trip report … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 199 of the book. One of the highest Sawtooth Range summits, Mount Cramer is usually climbed from the east. It has a nearly vertical West Face that towers over the Cramer Lake Basin. The eastern approach is not nearly as treacherous. USGS Mount Cramer … Continue reading