Tango Peaks

The Tango Peaks are on a North-South Ridge found in the southeast corner of the Eastern Salmon River Mountains NNE of Stanley, Idaho. The Tango Peaks include Mount Loening, Last Tango Peak, Cabin Creek Peak and Red Mountain. Additionally, there is an unnamed peak comprised of 3 dark rock towers that I call the The Black Tower that, as far … Continue reading

Peak 9344

This peak is not in the book. It is located 1.9 miles west of Blacknose Peak. Johnson Creek is on its south side. Pinchot Creek is on its east side and Ballentyne Creek is on its north side. It connects via a ridge to Smoky Peak. I have not climbed it or talked with any one who has. The region … Continue reading

Peak 9758 by Judi Steciak

This peak is not in the book. Judi recommends the name “Peace Sign Peak.” Rick Baugher suggest the name “Jaywalk Peak.” Updated October 2023 Peak 9758 is located 2.2 miles north of Estes Mountain. I have not climbed this peak or met anyone who has climbed it. It can be climbed from Loon Creek Summit or from the vicinity of … Continue reading

Estes Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 131 of the book.  This peak has been under assault by miners since the mid-1800s. There is currently significant mining going on on the peak’s South Face nearly up to its summit. Further mining has taken place on its East Side where you will find old cabins and other mining … Continue reading

Peak 9380

This peak is not found in the book. Peak 9380 sits between Estes Mountain and Mount Greylock, north of the Yankee Fork Town Site. It is 1.2 miles SSE of Estes Mountain and 0.8 miles north of Mount Greylock. I climbed the peak in 2014 with Gilbert Gallegos and Andrew Chiles from the saddle south of Estes Mountain. The summit … Continue reading