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
This peak is not in the book. There are two routes set out below. Updated November 2022 Sinker Butte is located south of the Snake River by Idaho Power’s Swan Falls Dam. While not a sharp, dominating summit, the peak is an excellent vantage point from which to view the impressive Snake River Canyon. Two routes are included below. The … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Based on LiDAR measurements, the elevation of Apex Peak is now 11,243 feet and the prominence is now 453 feet. The website still uses the older data. Livingston Douglas added his take on the North Ridge Route as well as new photos. Updated November 2024 Apex Peak is the 82nd-highest peak in Idaho. … Continue reading
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
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
This peak is not in the book. Margo Mandella and Livingston Douglas contributed to my original page. Updated January 2023 Peak 7834 is located on the southeast side of the Big Hole Mountains. It is the first peak west of Pine Creek Pass and ID-31. It is a good destination for cross-country skiing during stable snow conditions and is an … Continue reading