Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 120 of the book. Updated August 2019 Wolf Fang Peak is located north of Elk Summit. The peak is, perhaps, less impressive than the name suggests and “fangs” are not found on the peak’s summit. Instead they are located on the ridge that runs east from the summit. Nevertheless, the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 99 of the book. Mount Baal is more of a formation than a peak because its prominence is less than 200 feet. However, it was named as a peak by A.H. Marshall and it’s not easy to reach, making it a good destination for scramblers. Please note that the book’s … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 212-213. Judi Steciak provided the new route and access information set out below.Updated August 2021 Buttercup Mountain is on the southern fringe of the Smoky Mountains. Although not one of the range’s big peaks, it is a great hiking destination. USGS Buttercup Mountain Southwest Ridge, Class 2 by Judi Steciak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. Updated January 2020 While not the most rugged Lick Creek Range summit, Storm Peak’s 1,400 feet of prominence ensures that its summit provides a great vantage point to survey this exceptional country. USGS Victor Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 360-361 of the book. For information on traversing Bonneville, Snow Peak and Haystack Mountain, click on this sentence. Livingston Douglas provides route information for climbing the peak via its north ridge. Updated November 2018 Snow Peak is located between Bonneville Peak and Haystack Mountain. If you follow the route described in … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 159 of the book. Observation Peak has a trail leading to its summit and great views of the neighboring Sawtooth peaks. In recent years, fires have burned its slopes and, although the hike is now hotter, the views are better. USGS Stanley Lake … Continue reading