South Raker

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 204 of the book. Please note that the book’s elevation is inaccurate. South Raker is not as difficult to climb as North Raker but, nonetheless, is a mighty prize always waiting in its magnificent isolation for a dedicated climber. USGS Mount Everly Ray Brooks Access Article.   … Continue reading

Peak 10020 (South Jerry Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Updated June 2021 South Jerry Peak is 10 feet higher than its officially-named neighbor, Jerry Peak. The two peaks are joined by a unique high, wide alpine ridge with a precipitous western faces. The straight line distance between the two peaks is 2.1 miles. Of the two peaks, South Jerry Peak is the … Continue reading

Jerry Peak

Jerry Peak. Dan Robbins Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 233 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the North Spur/East Ridge Route. Updated November 2021 Jerry Peak and South Jerry Peak are outliers from the main Boulder Mountains Crest. Both peaks are located in the rain shadow formed by their higher neighbors, the main Boulder Front and the White Cloud … Continue reading

Boise Peak

This book is not in the book. Boise Peak sits on the Boise Ridge between Bogus Basin and Aldape Summit. I noticed that a lot of my friends and acquaintances have climbed this peak so on a slow Sunday I said “what the hell” and headed off to ascend this peak. After my experience, I can state that it’s time … Continue reading

Peak 10995 (Double U Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Updated July 2020 Double U Peak is the 125th-highest peak in Idaho. It is one of the many peaks that surround the spectacular Lake Creek drainage and sits between Copper Basin Knob and just west of The Ramp. Climbing the peak from Lake Creek is the route detailed in the book. A shorter … Continue reading