Danskin Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 153 of the book. Updated May 2019 Danskin Peak is the highest point in the Danskin Mountains. A road leads to its summit and a large fire lookout. The road makes a great route for a mountain bike ascent. You can climb the peak from just about any direction, but … Continue reading

Snow Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 60-62 of the book. Snow Peak is a rugged summit with over a thousand feet of prominence. The peak was first used as a fire lookout in 1929. The current structure was built in 1963. Trails approach the peak from several directions. USGS Montana Peak … Continue reading

Mount Pend Oreille

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 52 of the book. This peak offers a great viewpoint after a short hike from Lunch Peak. The Forest Service has a web page for FST-67 which can followed on to Mount Willard, Purdy Mountain and Calder Mountain. These peaks are also on Page 52 of the book. If you … Continue reading

Cougar Rock

Cougar Rock's east and north faces.

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 116 of the book. While not a true mountain summit, Cougar Rock is one of most enticing rock climbing challenges in the Western Salmon River Mountains. USGS Rice Peak … Continue reading

Williams Peak

Williams Peak. John Platt Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 119 of the book. Although it’s not a tall peak and is not a ranked peak, Williams Peak is a good viewpoint from which to observe this rugged corner of the Salmon River Mountains. This area burned recently and is now in the recovery phase. USGS Williams Peak … Continue reading

Garden Mountain

This peak is not in the book because of nearby roads. However, before the snow melts, it is a good peak to ski or snowshoe. I snowshoed up this peak with John and Tom Platt and Brian Mahon in 2009. It is a long hike with a lot of elevation gain when you start from Banks, Idaho. We parked near … Continue reading