Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Michael Stoger and his climbing partners put up many new routes on this peak’s North Face between 2002 and 2004. Thanks to Mike, these routes are documented below. Jughandle Mountain is probably the most popular summit in the Western Salmon River Mountains. Its popularity is due … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 9740 is a rugged, rocky peak that sits east-southeast of [slightly-higher] Baldy Mountain (9,835 feet) in the Snake River Range. Both peaks tower over Palisades Creek to the southeast and both require a significant amount of elevation gain to reach them from Palisades Creek. The ridge traverse between them … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Little Baldy Mountain is a minor hump on the lengthy south ridge of Baldy Mountain (9,835 feet) in the Snake River Range. It is most easily climbed in combination with Baldy Mountain from the Palisades Creek Campground. USGS Thompson Peak Access Same as for Baldy Mountain (9,835 feet). This is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 7400 sits above the headwaters of Poison Creek in the northern ramparts of the Snake River Range. It is due southwest of Pine Creek Summit. Peak 7400 is most easily climbed from the Tie Canyon trailhead parking area to its northeast. The bushwhack to the top is not onerous. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 7997 sits on the forested west ridge of Powder Peak (9,862 feet). It towers over the convergence of Dry Canyon and Big Elk Creek. Peak 7997 is most easily climbed via its west ridge from the Dry Canyon Trail. USGS Mount Baird Access From US-26 near Palisades Reservoir at … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The unofficial name was suggested by Rick Baugher who climbed the peak in 2012. Published November 2024 Peak 7740 is one of three 7,000-foot, ranked summits that sit on a high ridge that separates South Fork Rainey Creek from North Fork Rainey Creek in the Snake River Range northeast of Swan Valley, Idaho. … Continue reading