Chimney Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 65 of the book. It takes a lot of effort to drive to the Selway Crags from just about any place. The access road alone has a record number of water bars to slow you down. The trails do not see much maintenance. The peaks do not rival the lofty … Continue reading

Proctor Mountain by Livingston Douglas

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 244 of the book. Updated November 2022 Proctor Mountain is located just northeast of Ketchum/Sun Valley in the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains. It sits above the Sun Valley Golf Course and Parker Gulch. An unranked summit, Proctor Mountain is a bump on the southwest ridge of nearby Morgan Ridge … Continue reading

Sunset Mountain

The Sunset lookout on January 17th, 2015.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. This peak is a popular ascent in the Winter for both skiers and snowshoers. The parking lot on ID-21 at Mores Creek Summit fills up quickly on Winter weekends and is also used by snowmobilers. Fortunately, the snowmobiles go north toward Pilot Peak for the most … Continue reading

Freeman Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. This peak is an easy ascent from the dirt roads that cross between it and Pilot Peak. The peak sees a lot use in the Winter by snowmobiles. You can ride your mountain bike almost to the top in the summer. USGS Sunset Mountain Access and … Continue reading

Turntable Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 345 of the book. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated September 2019. Turntable Mountain is most easily climbed from either its East or West Ridges from saddles off a gravel road that originates out of Slaughterhouse Gulch, northeast of Silver … Continue reading

Council Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. The access information has changed a bit over the years. New route information contributed by Ken Jones is found below. Updated June 2019 This is the nicest summit in the northern section of the West Mountains. USGS Council Mountain Update by Ken Jones Access From Donnelly, … Continue reading