Cougar Rock

Cougar Rock's east and north faces.

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 116 of the book. While not a true mountain summit, Cougar Rock is one of most enticing rock climbing challenges in the Western Salmon River Mountains. USGS Rice Peak … Continue reading

Williams Peak

Williams Peak. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 119 of the book. Although it’s not a tall peak and is not a ranked peak, Williams Peak is a good viewpoint from which to observe this rugged corner of the Salmon River Mountains. This area burned recently and is now in the recovery phase. USGS Williams Peak … Continue reading

Garden Mountain

This peak is not in the book because of nearby roads. However, before the snow melts, it is a good peak to ski or snowshoe. I snowshoed up this peak with John and Tom Platt and Brian Mahon in 2009. It is a long hike with a lot of elevation gain when you start from Banks, Idaho. We parked near … Continue reading

Scotchman Peak

Scotchman Peak's summit block is the most impressive formation in the range.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 53 of the book. Scotchman Peak is the fifth-most prominent peak in Idaho, with a whopping 4,669 feet of prominence. It is an outstanding hike with lots of elevation gain and great views from its summit. As an added incentive, almost every one who climbs this mountain will see a … Continue reading

Big Fog Mountain

Big Fog Mountain. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 67 of the book. The toughest part about climbing Big Fog Mountain is the long drive to the trailhead. From its summit, you can access Peak 7515 and Fenn Mountain via a cross-country ridge traverse. See Dave Pahlas’ trip report linked below. USGS Fenn Mountain … Continue reading

Mores Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 144 of the book. The book calls this peak, Mores Peak based on an old map. The official name is Mores Mountain. The measured elevation of 7,237 feet is on the [lower] East Summit. The West Summit is the high point of Mores Mountain at 7,260 feet. Updated July 2022 … Continue reading