This peak is not in the book. I believe it is probable that Derek accomplished the first ascent of this out of the way summit. Published October 2020 Peak 10059 is located on the main Sawtooth Crest NNW of Hidden Lake and midway between Elk Peak and Mount Cramer. The routes set out below both end with the same Class-4 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2020 Peak 10060 is located on the main Sawtooth Crest midway between Elk Peak and Mount Cramer. USGS Warbonnet Peak Access FST-101/FST-154, Redfish Lake Creek Trail [(A)(6)(b) Pages 206-207]. Take the Redfish Lake Shuttle to reach the starting point. Without the shuttle would require a high fitness level to climb the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Given its location near many famous peaks (Warbonnett and the Verita Ridge complex for example), it has surprisingly been long overlooked by the many climbers who have visited the area since the 1940s. Derek Percoski climbed this peak in 2024. His climb was possibly a first ascent. His route and photos are set … Continue reading
The exact location of this formation has not been pinned down until recently. Thanks to Derek Percoski I believe this formation’s location is now correctly identified. Some of the confusion was based on the Iowa Mountaineers 1961 AAJ a report that located the formation “west” of Quartzite Peak. Derek summed up his investigation as follows: “I tried to follow their … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9510 is located just north of the pass between Alpine Lake and Baron Lake. It is just west of Le Bec D’Aigle. USGS Warbonnet Peak Access FST-101, [(A)(6)(c) on Page 207] South Ridge, Class 3 Leave FST-101 at the pass and climb the South Ridge. The exact line is unreported. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak is located in the upper reaches of Fishhook Creek due east of Baron Peak. USGS Stanley Lake Access Fishhook Creek [(A)(6)(d.1) on Page 208] South Face, Class 2+ Dave Pahlas and John Fadgen climbed the South Face using the line up the gully that leads directly to the summit. Dave reports: … Continue reading