This peak is not in the book. With a prominence of 639 feet, Temple Peak was calculated as the steepest of the 19 peaks in Teton County, Idaho by Tim Worth. This mountain is one of several located in the core area of the Big Hole Mountains. A quick glance at the Targhee National Forest travel plan map shows the … Continue reading
Livingston Douglas provided the updated route information and additional photos found below. Livingston descended the west face. I recently climbed his route of descent and added a description and map of that route. Updated November 2021 Wedge Butte is an impressive volcanic remnant located on the north edge of the Snake River Plain just east of ID-75. It is a … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book specifically but is discussed as part of the Cathedral’s Cemetery climbing area. I climbed this formation in 1984 with Paul Bellamy and Dana Hansen. I am not sure if it was a first ascent. We did not see evidence of other climbers but I know this area was worked over by members of … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book specifically but is discussed as part of the Cathedral’s Cemetery climbing area. I climbed this formation in 1984 with Paul Bellamy and Dana Hansen. I am not sure if it was a first ascent. We did not see evidence of other climbers, but I know this area was worked over by members of … Continue reading
This section of the book and the website cover the area south of the Snake River. This large area is often ignored by climbers and hikers, at least in comparison to the portion of the state north of the Snake River. The terrain south of the Snake is much more diverse than the rest of the Idaho with mountains formed … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Kaden Platt and Stephen Schott made the first known ascent in 2024. Updated November 2025 The Black Tower is located due east of Cabin Creek Peak and just south of Crimson Lake in the Tango Peaks. On my two trips into the area, other than photographing it, I completely ignored The Black Tower. … Continue reading