This peak is not in the book. Petes Peak is located in the Lick Creek Range, east of McCall and Boulder Lake. Despite this close proximity to civilization, Petes Peak is not easy to reach. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report detailing his 8-hour odyssey that covered 15.6 miles with 5,155 feet of elevation gain. Class … Continue reading
Livingston Douglas provided photos and text updates to the narrative below. Updated November 2021 Salmon Butte is located west of Rogerson, Idaho and US-93. This volcanic remnant on the South Edge of the Snake River Plain offers an easy, quick ascent and decent views, especially of nearby Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. USGS Salmon Butte Access From the sharp right/west turn … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Warm Springs Point is located southwest of Idaho City and northeast of the confluence on Mores Creek and Grimes Creek, the two major drainages in the southwestern Boise Mountains. The peak is the most prominent summit in this area. To reach the peak, follow Centerville Road from Idaho City for 3.8 miles and … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 305 of the book. Mount Inspiration is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest south of Trail Peak. The name was suggested by Rick Baugher who made the first recorded ascent. The ridge between Mount Inspiration and Prescott Peak/Mount Perspiration is passable. The most efficient route from the east is … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 307 of the book. Updated July 2020 Foss Mountain, named by miners, is located west of the main Lemhi Range Crest. A mining road leads from the Little Lost River Valley nearly to the summit. It was in terrible shape for driving in 1981 and has likely deteriorated with the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added the southwest ridge route found below. Updated December 2019 Peak 10681 is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest between Midway Mountain to the south and The Clapper to the north. Foss Mountain is west of Peak 10681. I climbed the peak in 1981 via the connecting ridge from Foss Mountain. … Continue reading