This peak is not in the book. Dan Kruger, John Platt and Pat McGrane have provided photos, access and route information on this impressive tower. Pat McGrane’s complete route description is found down the page. Updated April 2018 There are 8 Idaho features named Castle Rock. This one is a rugged tower located north of Shafer Butte. John Platt has … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 68 of the book. Thanks to Dan Saxton and Mike Hays for providing the additional route information and photos. Updated July 2021 Grave Peak is an impressive summit topped by a classic cupola cabin fire lookout built in 1924 and precariously perched on its ragged granite summit. Although the lookout was last … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Although Payette Point lacks 300 feet of prominence, it does have a nice Class 4 summit block as well as outstanding views. It’s located just east of Little Payette Lake. UGSS McCall John Platt has climbed this peak many times and has produced 3 trip reports. He notes: “Brian and I climbed it in … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 311 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided a new route on this big peak as well as the many photos found below. The elevation and prominence figures reflect LiDAR updates. Updated December 2024 Shril Peak is located on the main Lemhi Range Crest south of the Uncle Ike/Pass Creek … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 122 of the book. Updated and more detailed information is set out below. Updated July 2018 Red Peak Benchmark is the highest summit found in a large, remote area east of Yellow Pine, Idaho and west of the Middle Fork Salmon River. The peak sits on a ridge line between … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Stack Rock is an impressive granite tower that sits atop a peak with 515 feet of prominence. The tower has no easy route to its summit and there are lots of opportunities for establishing (or reestablishing) high-quality Class 5 routes on its nearly vertical walls. The tower’s granite is solid with small crystals … Continue reading