Lonesome Peak

This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak/Carl Hamke, Derek Percoski, Dave Pahlas and John Platt provided the following route information. Taylor Amato climbed the peak’s Northeast Ridge which was likely the first ascent via that gnarly ridge. Read about his route at this link: Northeast Ridge. Lonesome Peak towers over Lonesome Lake. The peak is located at the West … Continue reading

Howard Peak

This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the following West Face Route information. See their article on the Missing Eleveners in the Climbing History Section of this site. Livingston Douglas climbed a variation of the West Face Route. His route description is found farther down the page. Howard Peak’s lower summit is known as Mustang … Continue reading

Boulder Lake Peak

This peak is not in the book. It is perhaps, the second most difficult Idaho 11er (behind True Grit), Derek Percoski provided the East Ridge route. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the South Ridge route. Updated August 2020 Ranked as the 103rd-highest peak in the State of Idaho, Boulder Lake Peak is just shy of being a member of … Continue reading

Rearing Stallion

Rearing Stallion From Lake 8940. Dave Pahlas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Pat McGrane says that it is “arguably the finest peak in the Pioneers.” Use this link to read Pat McGrane’s Wildhorse Classics Guide which includes many challenging technical climbs on the peak. Please note it is identified in Pat’s guide as Peak 11280. The Lists of John website lists the elevation as 11,300 … Continue reading

Peak 11580 (Recess Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the following route information. See their article on the Missing Eleveners in the Climbing History Section of this site. Recess Peak is located south of The Fin and is accessed via Copper Basin. There is no easy access to this summit. Use the links below to read about … Continue reading

Andromeda

This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak, Carl Hamke and Derek Percoski have provided the route information found below. Also, use the link below to read Rick Baugher’s trip report. Updated August 2019 Andromeda is located on a rugged ridge that includes Pegasus Peak and Altair Peak. Pegasus sits between these two peaks. USGS Standhope Peak Access Left … Continue reading