Shephard Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 147 of the book. Make a day of it and climb Shepard Peak, Silver Peak, Goat Peak and North Goat Peak. It’s a long drive in and climbing all 4 peaks will save you from returning. USGS Swanholm Peak … Continue reading

Wolf Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 146-147. Additional information is set out below. Wolf Mountain is more like a Sawtooth Range summit than most Boise Mountains’ peaks. While it is a long way from a paved road, access is good at least in a relative sense. USGS Jackson Peak FS-312/Graham Road is a long, winding road … Continue reading

Mount Belial

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 100-101 of the book.  Please note that the book’s elevation has been revised slightly to reflect the currently-accepted level of 8,900 feet for Mount Belial. USGS He Devil … Continue reading

Goat Mountain 8835

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 147-148. The photo on Page 148 is labeled in error. It is actually another view of Wolf Mountain. Whoops! Matt Durrant pointed out this error out to me. Goat Mountain and North Goat Peak are the two highest points on a North/South ridge line that sits just west of the … Continue reading

Lake Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 118 of the book. Lake Mountain is located on the western edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, north of Landmark. The peak towers over Pistol Lake. I climbed this peak in 2002. Despite its relatively short access, other than hunters, few people venture into this area … Continue reading