Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 251 of the book. It was thought that climbing the peak from any direction requires Class 3+ scrambling. However, Derek Percoski recently located a Class 2/2+ route up the peak’s west side and south slopes. Derek’s GPS track and commentary is set out down the page. The south ridge is … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 308-309 of the book. The book only lists one route. This page has additional route information for the Baugher route and a traverse from Diamond Peak by Wes Collins. Additionally, Derek Percoski and Daniel Todd climbed the peak’s South Ridge on September 4, 2019. Derek’s route report is set out … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 245 of the book. I erred in the book adding an “er” onto the end of Salzburg. The correct name is Salzburg Spitzl. Salzburg Spitzl is an attractive 11er peak with no short approaches. The shortest approach is probably via Pioneer Cabin. USGS Phi Kappa Mountain … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 252 of the book. Angels Perch takes effort to reach as it is tucked away on the East Side of the northern lobe of the Pioneer Mountains. USGS Standhope Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 270 of the book. Two route descriptions are set out below for the north ridge. The first route accesses the ridge from Mahogany Creek; the second route reaches the ridge from Rock Creek. Mountaineer Peak is a big peak and is the 23rd-highest peak in the State of Idaho. It … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 252-253 of the book. The information in the book is a bit confusing. First, the two routes listed basically cover the same route (i.e., the South Ridge) but from two different starting points. The book references Rick Baugher’s South Face route but provides no further detail. Thus, below you will … Continue reading