This peak is not in the book. Little Fiddler is, in my opinion, the most outstanding Danskin Mountains summit because of its isolated position on the crest and its “bell” shape. The peak’s steep East Ridge is Class 2. USGS Danskin Peak Access Primary access to the middle section of the Danskin Mountains is from Mountain Home, Idaho. See (D)(1) … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Devils Hole Peak takes its unofficial name from the Devils Hole, which sits to its north in the deep canyon of the South Fork Boise River. The peak sits on the main Danskin Mountains Crest between Peak 6244 and Little Fiddler. USGS Danskin Peak Access This peak is most easily climbed from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 6244 is located due north of Danskin Peak. The peak rises 304 feet from the connecting ridge saddle. It is a short hike of 0.3 miles from this saddle. From the summit, there are great views of the fabulous South Fork Boise River Canyon to the north. Climb the peak from the road … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. The Owyhee Mountains‘ northern escarpment faces the Snake River Plain and runs from northwest to southeast. The middle stretch is known as the Silver City Range. The southeast end of the Silver City Range is at Toy Pass. Moving … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 1 is the first peak east of the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort. This peak is often skied from the ski resort. See John Platt’s trip report for the details. USGS Smoky Dome … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. However, the Grand Tour Route for Smoky Dome on Page 215 of the book crosses over the summit. Updates July 2018 Peak 3 (Third Peak) is located just east of Smoky Dome. The peak has 406 feet of prominence. I recommend climbing this peak on your way to Smoky Dome via the Grand … Continue reading