Shorty Peak is capped by a classic fire lookout which is reached via a 2.5-mile hike. The summit is actually the lower summit of Lone Tree Peak (6,771 feet). The Forest Service rents the lookout to the public on a “first come, first serve basis.” USGS Shorty Peak
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 124-125 of the book. BE CAREFUL Knuckle Peak, the most impressive feature of the Bighorn Crags, is the highest point on Fishfin Ridge. The peak was first climbed by Lincoln Hales and Pete Shoening in 1955. First a couple of photos and then 2 routes not included in the book. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Michael Stoger and his climbing partners put up many new routes on this peak’s North Face between 2002 and 2004. Thanks to Mike, these routes are documented below. Jughandle Mountain is probably the most popular summit in the Western Salmon River Mountains. Its popularity is due … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 8398 is a rugged peak that is located in the foothills of the Beaverhead Mountains. It towers over Blue Dome and ID-28 to the west and Skull Canyon to the northwest. It presents a challenging scramble via its west ridge. Thanks to the LiDAR measurements, Peak 8398 is now … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Gilmore Benchmark is located along ID-28 just north of Gilmore. It is a rather insignificant scrub hump along the highway. But it is a ranked summit and is an easy Beaverhead foothill to conquer. USGS Powderhorn Gulch Access Park at an unsigned junction with a weak 2-track road along ID-29 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on LiDAR measurements. Dave Pahlas suggested the name for this peak based on its proximity to the defunct Livingston Mine. Published February 2024 Peak 10734 is a newly-ranked summit (thanks to LiDAR). It is one of two ranked summits that sit above the headwaters of both Jim … Continue reading