This butte is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are updated based on recent LiDAR measurements. Livingston Douglas significantly revised this page. Updated October 2025 Salmon Butte is a handsome butte that sits above the headwaters of Farrot Creek in the Owyhee Mountains. It is most easily climbed from Wilson Creek Road to its east. This route avoids … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2020 Peak 6311 is located on a broad ridge system midway between Getaway Mountain and Squaw Butte in the northwestern section of the Owyhee Mountains. Its location makes it an ideal viewpoint from which to observe this beautiful corner of the Owyhees. USGS Soldier Cap Access The best access is from … Continue reading
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
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