This peak is not in the book. Published June 2019 Appendicitis Hill is located northwest of Arco, Idaho in the easternmost lobe of the Pioneer Mountains. The origin of the name is based on famed USGS surveyor T.M. Bannon who suffered an attack of appendicitis while surveying the peak. USGS Appendicitis Hill Access From US-93 in Moore, ID, drive west … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Bing Young provided the historical information for the fire lookout. Livingston Douglas provided the remainder of this page. Livingston provides detailed driving directions below. I note that Google Maps will give you directions, however, it is always wise to check with the Forest Service for current road conditions before using Google Map directions. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published June 2019 Beartrap Ridge is located north of the Salmon River and west of North Fork, Idaho. It is in an area where the Clearwater and Bitterroot Mountains merge without a clear boundary line. This peak was a fire lookout site as early as 1919. The lookout was finally destroyed by the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Derek Percoski likely made the first ascent. Livingston Douglas added photos. Updated November 2021 Peak 10340 is located a little over a mile SSE of Hope Peak via a ragged ridge. USGS Grouse Creek Mountain Access Access these routes from Christian Gulch [(C)(4) on Page 294]. Routes by Derek Percoski Southeast Face, Class … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated June 2019 Steel Head Peak is located northwest of Lem Peak and west of the main Lemhi Range Crest. The West Side of the range in this area rises abruptly, necessitating a long, steep route. In 2005, Rick Baugher was the first to report a climb of the peak. Rick’s trip report … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2018 Canyon Creek Peak is located in the Salmon River Mountains directly west of ID-21. The East Slopes of the peak contain the majority of the avalanche chutes that frequently close ID-21 in Winter. Aside from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) avalanche-control staff, Canyon Creek Peak is seldom climbed. USGS Grandjean … Continue reading