Pinyon Peak by Victor Zhou

This peak is not in the book. Thanks to Victor for his contribution on this interesting and remote summit. Pinyon Peak is a solitary massif in the heart of the Eastern Salmon River Mountains. It is high enough on its own merits but, due to its location on the opposite side of the Loon and Mayfield Creek drainages to the … Continue reading

Trail Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 305 of the book. Livingston Douglas added several photos to this page. Updated December 2019 Trail Peak sits just south of Big Windy Peak and north of Mount Inspiration on the main Lemhi Range Crest. Climb the peak from Spring Mountain Canyon Road or from Big Windy Peak. Trail Peak … Continue reading

Big Windy Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 304-305 of the book. Updates include (1) A link to the updated access page, (2) Ray Brooks’ trip report covering some of the peak’s interesting history and (3) Livingston Douglas’ west ridge route, a likely first ascent. Updated December 2019  Big Windy Peak is situated on the main Lemhi Range … Continue reading

Peak 8565 (Hum #3)

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 Peak 8565 is one of 6 peaks on the impressive East-West ridgeline that parallels Lick Creek and Lick Creek Road. Hum #3 is located between Ho Peak and Hum #4. John Platt and John Fadgen climbed 4 of the 6 in August 2015 in one long, difficult day. Their trip reports … Continue reading

Peak 8380 (Ho Peak)

Peak 8380 (Ho Peak) viewed from Peak 8380 (Hum Peak). John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published October 2018 This peak is one of 6 peaks on the impressive East-West ridge line which parallels Lick Creek and Lick Creek Road. Ho Peak is located east of Hum Lake and between Peak 8380 (Hum Peak) and Peak 8565 (Hum #3). John Platt and John Fadgen climbed 4 of the 6 peaks … Continue reading

Peak 10533 (Medusa)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 305 of the book. The route listed in the book is long and convoluted. Carl Hamke provided the east ridge route found below. Deb Rose supplied the photos of the route. I recommend the east ridge Route over the route in the book. Livingston Douglas climbed the southeast shoulder/southwest ridge … Continue reading