Finger of Fate

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Pages 183-184 of the book. The Finger of Fate was damaged a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in early 2020. The top section of rock fell off the formation. Gary Gettman provided the discussion and marked up photos of “New” Finger of Fate’s remodelled summit set out below. Gary also directed me to … Continue reading

Fishhook Spire

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 169 of the book. The book discusses the confusion surrounding the name of this spire as this name was also used for El Pima at one time. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading

Monte Verita

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 186 of the book. The elevation is updated from the figure listed in the book. Monte Verita sits between Warbonnet Peak and the main Sawtooth Crest. It is the centerpiece of a ridgeline cluttered with granite formations that runs from southeast to northwest between Baron and Goat Creeks. These formations … Continue reading

North Raker

The North Raker from Blacknose Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 204 of the book. Brian Fedigan and Mike McClure climbed the peak in 2020. Brian’s trip report is set out below. The North Raker’s summit spire, unlike Baron Spire, survived the 2020 earthquakes. Updated August 2020 Perhaps no other Idaho peak is more mysterious than North Raker. The Rakers first … Continue reading

Le Bec D’Aigle

Climbing and access information for this peak is found on page 171. This spectacular peak is ignored by most rock climbers. It has good rock and, while the approach is long, it is almost all on good trail. The first ascent was made in 1957. Lyman Dye guided many climbers up the peak when he ran his guide service. USGS … Continue reading