This peak is not in the book. I ascended the peak in 2016. Ryan Byers added the Northwest Ridge via Buckskin Trailhead (BLM 352) route based on his 2024 ascent. Livingston Douglas added the West Face via BLM Road #301 route based on his 2018 ascent. Updated December 2024 This peak is the highest point in the Pocatello Range which … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2019 There are 27 points of prominence in Idaho that use the word “Indian” as part of their name and only one of them is included in the book. This demonstrates just how many mountain peaks there are in Idaho and how few of them are known to climbers and hikers. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 148 of the book. Updated August 2021 Swanholm Peak is a lookout site in the Boise National Forest with a 4WD road to the summit. Massive views await summiteers. A fire lookout has stood on the summit since 1922. It is no longer in use. The peak’s summit is the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 308 of the book. Little Sister Peak and Big Sister Peak are most often climbed from Mud Springs. Both peaks are climbed as part of the Lemhi Enchainment, Little Sister Peak to Foss Mountain Route pioneered by Larry Prescott. Use the links below to read about recent climbs. Class 2. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for the north ridge of this peak is on Page 327 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the two new routes set out below. Updated November 2020 Heart Mountain is a Beaverhead peak that you do not hear climbers discussing because it’s tucked away in a seldom-visited section of the range and is overshadowed by nearby … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 339 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided an expanded and updated route description for this peak which is set out below. He also provided a new photo of the peak. Updated November 2024 Baldy Mountain (9,835 feet) is the 2nd-highest of four Idaho peaks named Baldy Mountain. It is … Continue reading