This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 Getaway Mountain is a big, high, treeless ridge that divides the Hardtrigger and Rodeo Creek drainages. The ridge has 6 high points. The northernmost summit is identified as Walker Benchmark. USGS Soldier Cap Access and Route, Class 2 The best access is from the Wilson Creek drainage located east of … Continue reading
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Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 50 of the book, where it is called Buckhorn Mountain. It was renamed Reno Mountain in 2013. Terri Rowe and Daniel Coulter provided update information based on their 2021 climb. Updated August 2021 Reno Mountain is the highest point in the Idaho section of the Purcell Mountains. It is located … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published March 2020 Anderson Butte is located 6 miles northeast of Elk City, Idaho. This peak has been used as a fire lookout since 1914. The current lookout is used on an emergency basis. USGS Anderson Butte Access and Routes, Class 1 Primary access to the peak is from Elk City. There are … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published March 2020 Polecat Mountain is located in the Polecat Reserve at head of Polecat Gulch in northwest Boise. The peak sits due west of Peak 3793. The City of Boise and BLM manage the land. USGS Boise North Access The peak is easily accessed from the Polecat Loop Trail System which can … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published February 2020 Lake Rock Peak is situated at the North End of the Lick Creek Range, due north of Lake Rock. The peak is completely forested. USGS Victor Peak Access FH-21/Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) on Page 135]. The trailhead for this peak is located 24.0 miles north of the start of Warren … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published February 2020 Lake Rock is situated at the North End of the Lick Creek Range, north of Diamond Ridge. The peak has a rugged summit block and an outstanding view. USGS Victor Peak Access FH-21/Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) on Page 135]. The trailhead for this peak is located 24.0 miles north of … Continue reading