Peak 10523

This peak is not in the book. This peak is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest due east of Big Eightmile Peak. USGS Yellow Peak Access [(A)(8.2)(a) or (A)(8.3)(a) on Page 315] Southwest Ridge, Class 3 An unnumbered trail crosses the Lake Creek drainage and leads to the saddle between Big Eightmile Peak and Peak 10523. Climb the ridge from … Continue reading

Peak 10540 (U Mountain)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 301 of the book. The book does not identify the peak by its proposed name. U Mountain is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest north of Yellow Peak at a point where the ridge forms a giant “U.” USGS Yellow Peak … Continue reading

Gunsight Peak 10835

Gunsight Peak viewed from Big Eightmile Peak. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 301 of the book. Gunsight Peak is located east of the main Lemhi Range Crest. It is the northernmost summit on a ridgeline that begins on the main crest at U Mountain and includes Ray Lode Peak, Peak 10624 and Gunsight Peak. This ridge divides Big Eightmile Creek from the … Continue reading