Dave Lewis Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 122 of the book. Published April 2019 Dave Lewis Peak is located on the divide between Pioneer Creek and Soldier Creek in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. The peak was named after “Cougar Dave” Lewis who was a soldier, a pioneer, and a hunter. Lewis lived … Continue reading

Peak 4749 (Reynolds Peak)

This outcrop is the highest point of Reynolds Peak. Circle around the north side where you will find a tall step that leads to the top. There is a summit register.

This peak is not in the book. Published March 2019 Peak 4749 sits north of the former village of Reynolds, Idaho. The summit is the culmination of a long south-to-north trending ridgeline that forms the eastern wall of the impressive Reynolds Creek Canyon. The paved Reynolds Creek Road, which does not actually follow Reynolds Creek, parallels the peak’s eastern flank. … Continue reading

Peak 7768

Peak 7768. Steve Mandella photo.

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella prepared the first edition of this page. Livingston Douglas submitted the new route description set forth down the page. Updated December 2019 Peak 7768 by Margo Mandella Peak 7768 is an unassuming ranked peak in the Lost River Range that lies between much taller King Mountain to the west and Jumpoff Peak to … Continue reading

Wilson Bluff

This peak is not in the book. Published January 2019 Wilson Bluff is the first peak you encounter as you proceed southwest on Wilson Creek Road. Its eastern and southern walls are composed of dark volcanic rock that forms impressive walls and towers. Its northern and western slopes are less steep and are open and grass-covered. There are many potential … Continue reading

Verita Ridge

The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Ray Brooks Photo

The Verita Ridge runs from the Sawtooth Crest northwest to Grandjean Peak. This ridge is the most impressive stretch of granite in the State of Idaho. It includes 6 impressive summits: Monte Verita, Peak 10100, Cirque Lake Peak, Warbonnet Peak, Peak 9807, Tohobit Peak, and Grandjean Peak. In addition to these peaks, the ridge contains a group of towers referred to … Continue reading