Peak 6980

Peak 6980. Steve Mandella photo

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella published the first submission on this peak covering one of the peak’s two south ridges. Livingston Douglas provided route information for the peak’s second south ridge. Updated December 2019  Peak 6980 is located north-northeast of Scott Butte and northwest of Peak 6934 at the southwest end of the Beaverhead Mountains. Its … Continue reading

Peak 6934

Peak 6934 from the summit of Peak 6980. Steve Mandella photo

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella authored the original entry for this peak. Livingston Douglas provided routes for the peak’s west shoulder and north ridge/northwest spur. USGS Scott Butte. Updated December 2019 North Ridge by Margo Mandella Peak 6934 is located just northeast of Scott Butte and southeast of Peak 6980 at the southwest end of the … Continue reading

Peak 10500

Peak 10500 from Pion Peak.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 256 of the book. The elevation has been updated to 10,500 feet. In addition, access is not currently blocked by private property. Peak 10500 is best climbed from Argosy Creek. It may be possible to climb the peak from the Left Fork Antelope Creek from the Fishpole Lakes [(D)(1)(a.1) on … Continue reading

Peak 6355

Not much of a view from the summit so John added his leg to the obligatory photo of the benchmark.

This peak is not in the book. Updated January 2020 Peak 6355 is a minor, tree-covered summit sits just northeast of Loon Lake. Loon Lake is a popular hiking and mountain biking destination. The trail is usually kept clear of downfall. USGS Loon Lake Access Reach the trailhead by taking Warren Wagon Road north from McCall [(B)(2)(b) on Page 136]. … Continue reading

Peak 7540 (Nethker Peak)

Nethker Peak. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Nethker Peak is a tree-covered summit located north of Secesh Summit and west of Warren Wagon Road. It can be climbed from Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) on Page 125] or from FS-316, the Josephine Creek/Lake Road. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report for his loop route. Class 2. USGS … Continue reading

Bald Mountain 9151

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 212 of the book. Of all the Idaho peaks using the word “Bald” as part of their name, this Bald Mountain may be the most famous. It is famous because it is the centerpiece of the Sun Valley Ski Resort. The mountain is covered with ski runs and lifts, access … Continue reading