Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 305 of the book. Updated November 2023 Rainbow Mountain is not the most imposing Lemhi Range peak when viewed from the valley, but is an enjoyable climb via its southeast ridge and a challenging Class 4 climb via its northeast face. USGS Coal Kiln Canyon Access From ID-28, drive west … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 349 of the book. Livingston Douglas has contributed two new route descriptions which are set out below. Updated November 2018 Cache Peak is the highest point in Idaho south of the Snake River. As a p2k summit, it draws interest from out-of-state peakbaggers. Given its height and prominence, Cache Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 132-133 of the book. Livingston Douglas updated this peak and added new information regarding the historically-important north ridge route. Updated November 2021 South Twin is the second-highest peak in the Salmon River Mountains. South Twin’s Lookout is the highest fire lookout in Idaho. Although a road rather than a trail … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 169-170 of the book. Braxon Peak can be climbed in a day from the Redfish Lake area. I recommend taking the shuttle boat (make arrangements at the Redfish Lodge) across the lake to cut mileage off your trip. The route up Braxon Peak climbs steeply at first and then leads … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 133 of the book. White Mountain is the highest point in the Salmon River Mountains and is one of the easiest peaks in the range to access. The peak has nearly 4,000 feet of prominence. The official name “White Mountain” is found on a subsidiary summit east of the peak’s … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 228 of the book. Peak 10405 is one of my favorites climbs because it is a good-looking, hard-to-get peak with a superior view. A fire lookout once sat on its lower summit, which is still reached by an unmaintained trail. USGS Galena Peak … Continue reading