This peak is not in the book. Purgatory Peak is located due north of Devils Bedstead East. It is an easy peak to grab if you are on your way back from climbing its bigger neighbor. Two routes are discussed below. USGS Phi Kappa Mountain South Ridge, Class 2 by Judi Steciak This peak is located less than a mile … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The following information was provided by Judi Steciak. Peak 10171 is located 1.1 miles ESE of Norton Peak. Judi notes it “has been visited for many years, as evident by the 1960’s-era beer cans on the summit.” USGS Galena Southwest Ridge, Class 3 From the parking area [(A)(4)(c)], walk along Newman Creek to … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 185 of the book. A variety of scrambling routes lead up the face to the summit block. Depending upon the route used to reach the hard granite on the peak’s upper slopes, you will have one to three pitches of moderate Class 5 climbing. I climbed this peak in 2000 … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this formation is on Pages 96-98 of the book. Please note that the correct elevation is 7,820 feet, a bit higher than the figure in the book. Devils Tooth was first climbed in 1963 by Don Eastman and Jim Angell of the Mazamas. USGS He Devil … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 100 of the book. Please note that the current elevation estimate of 8,985 feet differs slightly from the book elevation. USGS He Devil … Continue reading
The Selway Crags are found at the southern edge of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area. This rugged area is discussed in the book beginning on Page 64. This region contains the most extensively glaciated peaks in the central Clearwater Mountains. It is vertical country that is not crowded and is well worth a visit. Chimney Peak and Fenn Mountain are most … Continue reading