Peak 7081 is located south of Pocatello, approximately 1.8 miles ESE of Rock Knoll in the Bannock Range. Peak 7081 is most easily accessed from the east. USGS Pocatello South Peak 7081 is the highest point of the peak identified as Gibson Mountain. The map makers placed the name on the lower-elevation East Summit (6,775 feet) which only has … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated January 2020 Yockwah Peak is located just west of Box Lake. USGS Box Lake Access Box Lake Trail [(B)(3)(a) on Page 136] Southeast Ridge, Class 2 The trail to the lake gets you to within striking distance of the summit. Leave the trail at approximately 7,100 feet and climb northwest, aiming for … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Wanderlost Peak is located north of Lick Creek Summit and Hum Lake. If you are wondering about the origin of the unofficial name, take a look at John Platt’s map below and then read the account of his ascent (link below). This peak is clearly in the middle of nowhere. USGS Box Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated September 2023 Paintbrush Peak is a prominent summit in the northern section of the Lick Creek Range. It is one of John Platt’s favorite Lick Creek summits. See John’s peak report to read about his trip. USGS Box Lake Access The easiest access is from the west. Follow Warren Wagon Road [(B)(2) … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. The peak is on the Box Lake quadrangle, not the Victor Peak quadrangle. Peak 8808 is located on the south side of the Twentymile Basin and due south of Storm Peak. It has a rugged northern aspect and lots of exposed, broken granite. USGS Box Lake … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Frosty Peak is located due north of Secesh Summit and west of Warren Wagon Road. Access is better than average for this area of the Salmon River Mountains. Use the link below to see John Platt’s trip report and read about his ascent of the peak. Class 2. USGS Victor Peak … Continue reading