Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 220-221 of the book. This peak is now officially known as Calkins Peak and is named for Stephen Calkins (1842-1922), who established lode claims in the area. This White Cloud Mountains peak is a popular peak and easily accessed from The Boulder Chain of Lakes area. USGS Boulder Chain Lakes … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 257 of the book. Updated September 2016 Smiley Mountain dominates the southeast end of the Pioneer Mountains. According to the Challis National Forest History the peak was “named for an early-day prospector who discovered a vein of silver, so the story goes, which was rich enough to make him a … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 249-250 of the book. Cobb Peak, along with Hyndman Peak and Old Hyndman Peak, form the heart of the main Pioneer Mountain Crest. There are a number of routes on the peak. The Class 3 West Ridge is the most popular route. A photo essay of the West Ridge Route … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 236-237 of the book. Glassford Peak is the 42nd-highest Idaho summit. While it is briefly visible from ID-75, its summit is only reached after a long approach hike from the East Fork Salmon River or via a rugged ridge walk from the west. Both options are discussed in the book. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 210-211 of the book. Livingston Douglas updated the route description for the traverse from Galena Summit to Saviers Peak. Updated December 2021 Saviers Peak is located on the main Smoky Mountain Crest at the head of Owl Creek. See this link for the naming story for this peak: Where do … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 269-270 of the book. Doublespring Peak is an out-of-the-way summit that is well worth the effort. It is connected to Peak 10878. Both peaks are doable from the connecting saddle. USGS Borah Peak North Ridge (Class 2) We accessed the peak from the Horseheaven Pass Road via Cayuse Canyon. We … Continue reading