Peak 9854 (Little Baron Peak)

Little Baron Peak’s south face. Dave Pahlas Photo

This peak is not in the book. This peak is located in the upper reaches of Fishhook Creek due east of Baron Peak. USGS Stanley Lake Access Fishhook Creek [(A)(6)(d.1) on Page 208] South Face, Class 2+ Dave Pahlas and John Fadgen climbed the South Face using the line up the gully that leads directly to the summit. Dave reports: … Continue reading

Peak 8848

This peak is not in the book. This peak is located in the northwest corner of the Sawtooth Range due south of Copper Mountain and just east of ID-21. While not a well known destination, this peak has over 1,000 feet of prominence and great views of the surrounding country. Brett Sergenian provided the route information for this peak. His … Continue reading

Peak 9565

Peak 9565. Google Earth Image

This peak is not in the book. This peak is one of 5 ranked peaks that form the Northern Sawtooth Escarpmemt. This impressive front starts in the north on McGown Peak and then runs south including Peak 9820 (sometimes called McGown Twin or Mystery Peak), Peak 9709/The Wall, Peak 9565 and Alpine Peak. This long ridge is visible from ID-21 … Continue reading

Peak 8358

This peak is not in the book. This unnamed and remote summit is located east of Banner Summit. Swamp Creek flows along the peak’s West and North Slopes and Trap Creek is to the south. USGS Banner Summit Access The closest access is either from ID-21 near Banner Summit and the signed Bench Creek Trailhead/FST-024 or via the Swamp Creek … Continue reading

Peak 9220

Peak 9220 viewed from Bull Trout Point. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Peak 9220 is located southeast of Copper Mountain. The two peaks are joined by a ridge. This peak is popular with backcountry skiers when safe snow conditions exist. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report for a skiing traverse in this area. During the Summer, hiking this summit will not … Continue reading

Peak 8235 (Thatcher Peak)

Peak 8235 (Thatcher Peak). Brett Sergenian Photo

This peak is not in the book. Thatcher Peak is the northernmost Sawtooth Range peak. It is located due north of Copper Mountain. USGS Banner Summit Access Access the peak from the point where ID-21 makes a 110-degree turn at the base of the peak’s North Ridge. North Ridge, Class 2 The North Ridge is a relatively straight shot to … Continue reading