Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 363 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the updated route information set out below. Brian Shumway added additional access information in the form of maps and photo. Updated November 2022 Taylor Mountain sits southeast of Idaho Falls at the northern end of the Blackfoot Mountains. The summit is managed by … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Missouri Ridge is located due south of The Pinnacles. Climbing directions for The Pinnacles are found on Page 121 of the book. The Missouri Ridge Route also works for ascents of The Pinnacles. USGS Edwardsburg Take the Missouri Creek Trail until you reach a cabin. From the cabin, an old trail proceeds to … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 310 of the book. Livingston Douglas climbed a new route on this peak which is set out below. Updated November 2019 Yet another Bald Mountain. This lesser Lemhi Range summit sits east of the main Lemhi Ridge Crest. Although the peak just barely tops 9,000 feet, getting to its summit … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The elevation has been updated to 10,216 feet based on new LiDAR measurements. Larry Prescott climbed the peak from the east. Larry’s East Face Route is summarized here and a link to his site is provided below. Rick Baugher’s Southeast Ridge Route is also linked below. Livingston Douglas climbed this peak as part … Continue reading
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