Peak 8605 (Wanderlost Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Wanderlost Peak is located north of Lick Creek Summit and Hum Lake. If you are wondering about the origin of the unofficial name, take a look at John Platt’s map below and then read the account of his ascent (link below). This peak is clearly in the middle of nowhere. USGS Box Lake … Continue reading

Peak 8610 (Paintbrush Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Updated September 2023 Paintbrush Peak is a prominent summit in the northern section of the Lick Creek Range. It is one of John Platt’s favorite Lick Creek summits. See John’s peak report to read about his trip. USGS Box Lake Access The easiest access is from the west. Follow Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) … Continue reading

Peak 8808

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. The peak is on the Box Lake quadrangle, not the Victor Peak quadrangle.  Peak 8808 is located on the south side of the Twentymile Basin and due south of Storm Peak. It has a rugged northern aspect and lots of exposed, broken granite. USGS Box Lake … Continue reading

Peak 8349 (Frosty Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Frosty Peak is located due north of Secesh Summit and west of Warren Wagon Road. Access is better than average for this area of the Salmon River Mountains. Use the link below to see John Platt’s trip report and read about his ascent of the peak. Class 2. USGS Victor Peak   … Continue reading

Peak 7906

Peak 7906 from Squirrel Mountain. Steve Mandella Photo.

This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella authored the original entry for this peak. Subsequently, Livingston Douglas provided a new take on reaching this peak of which he reports “This is a difficult mountain to reach due to the thick bushwhacking required.”  Rather than combining their narratives, I have included both. Updated January 2023 Peak 7906 by Margo … Continue reading