Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 266 of the book. The book lists the elevation at 10,615 feet. Newer estimates put the elevation at 10,620 feet. This peak is the northwestern-most 10,000-foot summit in the Lost River Range. USGS Grouse Creek Mountain … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated December 2019 Peak 10104 is a gentle hill due west of rugged Peak 11598/The Riddler. The easiest ascent route is the east ridge via the 9,780-foot connecting saddle with The Riddler. There is no road or trail to that saddle. This is a pretty remote area, no matter how you approach it. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak provided photos and a route description for the peak’s northwest ridge. Livingston Douglas has provided an alternative descent route off this peak which is set out below. Updated December 2019 Peak 10751 is located on the main Lemhi Ridge Crest roughly midway between Bell Mountain and Diamond Peak. This peak is … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 303 of the book. Negro Peak is located east of the main Lemhi Range Crest between Negro Green Creek to the north and Deer Creek to the south. Rick Baugher’s trip report is linked below. It has a discussion of the history behind the name and good photos of the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 303 of the book. This peak is not named in the book. The name was suggested by Rick Baugher. Deer Creek Peak is located northwest of Portland Mountain. USGS Gilmore … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 303 of the book. Smithie Peak is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest northwest of Portland Mountain, near the Ghost Town of Gilmore. USGS Gilmore … Continue reading