Buffalo Skull Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 299-300 of the book. Updated September 2020 Buffalo Skull Peak named after lake at its base is steep sided summit guarded by steep talus and ragged cliffs. Rick Baugher climbed this peak in 1996 via the west ridge and found no evidence of previous ascent. From Buffalo Skull Peak he … Continue reading

Big Sister Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 309 of the book. Big Sister Peak is most often climbed via the Class 2 connecting ridge with Little Sister Peak. This peak can be climbed as part of the Lemhi Enchainment, Little Sister to Foss Mountain pioneered by Larry Prescott. USGS Bell Mountain … Continue reading

Peak 9854 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Published November 2021 Peak 9854 towers over Christian Gulch to the south and Rock Spring Canyon to the north. It is a combination of steep pine forest, rocky buttresses/towers, and hidden cliff bands and should be taken seriously. Choose your route wisely for this one and descend the same route that you ascend. … Continue reading

Mill Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 299 of the book. The route information set out below replaces the information in the book. Updated September 2020 Mill Mountain is located east of the main Northern Lemhi Range Crest and is paired with Peak 10470 (Little Mill Mountain) on a long curving ridge line. The book describes the route … Continue reading

Needle Peak HP by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 339-340 of the book. As occasionally happens the Board of Geographic Names accidentally placed the name Needle Peak on the peak’s lower north summit. The book entry used the name for the high point which is the only formation structure that sort of remotely resembles a “needle.”  At Livingston’s recommendation, … Continue reading

Peak 7570 by Livingston Douglas

This peak is not in the book. Updated January 2023 Peak 7570 is located southeast of Pine Creek Pass and ID-31 at the head of Wood Canyon. It is most easily climbed via an ATV trail (FST-047) that almost reaches the summit. USGS Fourth of July Peak Access From ID-31 at Pine Creek Pass, drive south up signed FSR-253 for 2.4 … Continue reading