Cathedral Rock

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 126 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the first photo. Updated November 2023 Cathedral Rock in the Bighorn Crags is one of Idaho’s most unique and impressive peaks. There are only technical routes to its tiny summit. Surprisingly, few climbers have tested its vertical walls. This is due, in part, … Continue reading

El Capitan

Climbing and access information for this peak is found on pages 200 to 201. El Capitan towers over the Alice Lake Basin. The East Side Route is not for the faint of heart as it requires a sustained Class 3/3+ endeavor. There has been one climbing fatality on the peak. 1975 Fatality on El Capitan. USGS Snowyside Peak East Side … Continue reading

Johnstone Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 248 of the book. Livingston Douglas has added new routes and photos to supplement the book entry. Updated November 2022 Johnstone Peak is a beautiful, big mountain located west of the main Pioneer Mountains Crest. It offers a fantastic view of the big Pioneer Mountains peaks. USGS Hyndman Peak South … Continue reading

Mount Independence

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 349 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided a description of a new route on this peak. Updated November 2018 Most peakbaggers climb Mount Independence and Cache Peak on the same day. The traverse between the two peaks is tedious but not difficult. USGS Cache Peak 2018 Update by Livingston … Continue reading