South Twin Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 132-133 of the book. Livingston Douglas updated this peak and added new information regarding the historically-important north ridge route. Updated November 2021 South Twin is the second-highest peak in the Salmon River Mountains. South Twin’s Lookout is the highest fire lookout in Idaho. Although a road rather than a trail … Continue reading

Braxon Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 169-170 of the book. Braxon Peak can be climbed in a day from the Redfish Lake area. I recommend taking the shuttle boat (make arrangements at the Redfish Lodge) across the lake to cut mileage off your trip. The route up Braxon Peak climbs steeply at first and then leads … Continue reading

White Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 133 of the book. White Mountain is the highest point in the Salmon River Mountains and is one of the easiest peaks in the range to access. The peak has nearly 4,000 feet of prominence. The official name “White Mountain” is found on a subsidiary summit east of the peak’s … Continue reading

Peak 10405

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 228 of the book. Peak 10405 is one of my favorites climbs because it is a good-looking, hard-to-get peak with a superior view. A fire lookout once sat on its lower summit, which is still reached by an unmaintained trail. USGS Galena Peak   … Continue reading

Basils Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 238 of the book. Basils Peak is one of the less-broken Boulder Mountains peaks. It offers a nice ridge ascent. USGS Amber Lakes   … Continue reading

Rock Roll Peak Updates by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 238-239 of the book. Use the link below to read Mark Jones’ 2016 trip report for his climb from Lake Creek. Updated November 2021 Rock Roll Peak sits on the impressive ridge that divides Trail Creek from Lake Creek just north of Ketchum/Sun Valley. The summit standsĀ at the head of … Continue reading