Watchtower Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 89 of the book. I do not have an update from the information on this peak that is in the book. It’s been on my list for a long time. Watchtower Peak is a remote summit located along the Idaho Montana border in very rugged country. My one attempt to … Continue reading

Castle Rock

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 262 of the book. Castle Rock is located south of the main East-West White Knob Mountains Crest. It is the most impressive peak in the range. Probably due to its low elevation, it has not received any attention from climbers. I walked right by it on the day I climbed … Continue reading

Peak 5740

Peak 5740 viewed from the north.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new, much more demanding route for this peak. Updated November 2023 Peak 5740 is located a mile north of Mount Heinen.  USGS Arrowrock Reservoir NE Access and North Slopes Route, Class 1 If you climb Mount Heinen by the North Route, you can easily reach this peak’s summit which … Continue reading

Patterson Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 224 of the book. Patterson Peak has only 252 feet of prominence but, nevertheless, is a worthwhile goal. You can traverse the connecting ridges northeast to Mount Frank or west to Blackmon Peak. Use the links below for recent trip reports from Dave Pahlas, John Platt and Tom Cox. USGS … Continue reading