El Pima

The South-East-face of Fishhook Spire, at top center.  Becky route follows line of weakness to notch, at right of hook, then goes behind the spire. Ray Brooks Photo

Climbing and access information for this tower is on Page 192 of the book. To read more about the history of El Pima, see Ray Brooks’ article: Fred, Pete and Jack’s Big Sawtooth Adventure. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading

Grand Aiguille

Early-morning alpenglow on the Grand Aiguille, at center of photo. Ray Brooks Photo

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 175 of the book. To read more about the history of Grand Aiguille, see Ray Brooks’ article: Fred, Pete and Jack’s Big Sawtooth Adventure. USGS Mount Cramer … Continue reading

Red Devil Mountain by Livingston Douglas

Red Devil Mountain as viewed from the Southwest Ridge of Peak 6852. The Southeast Shoulder is just right of center. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published December 2019 Red Devil Mountain is actually the lowest point on a ridge that separates Hangman Gulch from an unnamed gulch to the west. The summit offers a splendid view of Hailey, ID. This is a seldom-visited peak because it is clogged with thick sagebrush with loose scree underneath. Unlike its neighbor … Continue reading

Peak 6186 (Gilman Hill) by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. I updated this post with additional access information, a map, and a photo. Updated November 2021 Peak 6186 sits above Gilman Flat and is the largest of three peaks in the immediate vicinity that look northward to the lush, green ranch land of Gilman Flat. Beware of rattlesnakes and copperheads in this area. … Continue reading