Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 356 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided the major updates (below) to the information found in the book. Updated November 2018 Scout Mountain is probably the most visited summit in the Bannock Range because of its close proximity to Pocatello and the relatively easy access from a paved road. It … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 323 of the book. I identified the [lower] North Summit as Elk Mountain and this peak as Horse Prairie Peak because (1) there are too many Elk Mountains in Idaho, (2) the high point is the site of the Horse Prairie BM and (3) Horse Prairie is a much more … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak sits on the main Beaverhead Crest east of Italian Peak and north of Huhs Horn. USGS Scott Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2023 North Laidlaw Butte is located about three miles southwest of the south end of the established Craters of the Moon National Monument. It is also about two miles northeast of Snowdrift Crater and about seven miles northeast of Laidlaw Park. Depending upon road conditions from Laidlaw Park, you may need … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 246-247 of the book. Derek Percoski added a new route up the peak’s west face. Updated August 2020 Abel Peak is the 45th-highest Idaho summit. It is a difficult, seldom-climbed peak. Use the link below to see Rick Baugher’s account of his first ascent. USGS Phi Kappa Mountain West Face, … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9220 is located on the Germania Creek/East Fork Divide discussed on Pages 227-228 of the book. Dave Pahlas has a great trip report on the Divide at this link. USGS Galena Peak … Continue reading