Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 305-306 of the book. The book describes six routes on this peak. The peak’s West Ridge/West Face is the route most often climbed. This update includes additional routes and more detail on the West Ridge/West Face route. Updated June 2020 Bell Mountain is one of Idaho’s iconic landmarks. My first … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. It is the east summit of officially-named Gilmore Peak. Based on my visual observation, I believed there was a 50/50 chance that it is actually the highest point on the Gilmore Peak massif. My observation was recently confirmed by LiDAR measurements. Gilmore Peak is discussed on Page 304 of the book. Updated December … Continue reading
Shorty Peak is capped by a classic fire lookout which is reached via a 2.5-mile hike. The summit is actually the lower summit of Lone Tree Peak (6,771 feet). The Forest Service rents the lookout to the public on a “first come, first serve basis.” USGS Shorty Peak
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 124-125 of the book. BE CAREFUL Knuckle Peak, the most impressive feature of the Bighorn Crags, is the highest point on Fishfin Ridge. The peak was first climbed by Lincoln Hales and Pete Shoening in 1955. First a couple of photos and then 2 routes not included in the book. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Michael Stoger and his climbing partners put up many new routes on this peak’s North Face between 2002 and 2004. Thanks to Mike, these routes are documented below. Jughandle Mountain is probably the most popular summit in the Western Salmon River Mountains. Its popularity is due … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 9597 is the middle of three peaks (Peak 9287, Peak 9597, and Peak 9513) that sit on a high ridgeline that separates Burnt Creek from the Pahsimeroi River in the Lost River Range. It is most easily climbed in combination with Peak 9287 to its north from Burnt Creek … Continue reading
