Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 147-148. The photo on Page 148 is labeled in error. It is actually another view of Wolf Mountain. Whoops! Matt Durrant pointed out this error out to me. Goat Mountain and North Goat Peak are the two highest points on a North/South ridge line that sits just west of the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 118 of the book. Lake Mountain is located on the western edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, north of Landmark. The peak towers over Pistol Lake. I climbed this peak in 2002. Despite its relatively short access, other than hunters, few people venture into this area … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 147-148 of the book. This peak is the highest point on a ridge system in the northeast corner of the Boise Mountains. It is located a little more than a mile NNW of officially-named Goat Mountain. Goat Mountain has only 175 feet of prominence, so North Goat is actually the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 120 of the book. Updated August 2019 Wolf Fang Peak is located north of Elk Summit. The peak is, perhaps, less impressive than the name suggests and “fangs” are not found on the peak’s summit. Instead they are located on the ridge that runs east from the summit. Nevertheless, the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 99 of the book. Mount Baal is more of a formation than a peak because its prominence is less than 200 feet. However, it was named as a peak by A.H. Marshall and it’s not easy to reach, making it a good destination for scramblers. Please note that the book’s … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 212-213. Judi Steciak provided the new route and access information set out below.Updated August 2021 Buttercup Mountain is on the southern fringe of the Smoky Mountains. Although not one of the range’s big peaks, it is a great hiking destination. USGS Buttercup Mountain Southwest Ridge, Class 2 by Judi Steciak … Continue reading