Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 128 of the book. Livingston Douglas increased our knowledge of this magnificent peak by adding the South Ridge Route and new photos. Updated November 2023 This is one of two Idaho peaks named Sugar Loaf. With its 800-foot, near-vertical, granite East Face, this Sugar Loaf the more impressive of the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Updated January 2020 Buckhorn Mountain is located southeast of McCall and 2.0 miles due east of a popular hiking destination, Boulder Lake. See John Platt’s trip report linked below for details of his 2010 ascent. USGS Paddy Flat … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 109 of the book. Patrick Butte sees few ascents because of its remote location. But due to it ranking as Idaho’s 32nd-most prominent peak (with 2,901 feet of prominence), it has gained in popularity recently. I have yet to make it to the top. John Platt and Art and Carol … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 351-352 of the book. Updated January 2023 Gunnell Peak is seldom visited but it is a worthwhile hike even though it is not one of the highest Black Pine Mountains. Gunnell Benchmark is a magnificent peak in the Black Pine Mountains. It is my favorite Black Pine Mountain. Gunnell Benchmark … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 351 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the updates found below. Updated November 2018 War Eagle Peak is a minor summit on the Black Pine Mountains Crest located southeast of Black Pine Peak. USGS Black Pine Peak Use this link to read about the Classic Black Pine Mountains Traverse. 2018 … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 361 of the book. Below you will find updates including a new route submitted by Livingston Douglas. Use this link to read about traversing Bonneville, Snow Peak and Haystack Mountain. There are eight mountains named Haystack in Idaho. This is the tallest of the bunch. Haystack Mountain is one of … Continue reading