This peak is not in the book. It is the east summit of officially-named Gilmore Peak. Based on my visual observation, I believed there was a 50/50 chance that it is actually the highest point on the Gilmore Peak massif. My observation was recently confirmed by LiDAR measurements. Gilmore Peak is discussed on Page 304 of the book. Updated December … Continue reading
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 8817 sits southwest of Deer Creek Pass and east of the Wet Creek Drainage in the southern Lost River Range. It is most easily climbed via its northeast ridge from Deer Creek Pass if your vehicle can make it up the rugged 2-track road to the pass. USGS Hawley … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2024 Peak 8300 is a ranked bump on the lengthy southeast ridge of Hawley Mountain (9,752 feet). It is most easily climbed from Hawley Canyon to its south. The greatest challenge is probably driving the difficult mountain roads to get close to it. USGS Hawley Mountain Access From ID-33 in Howe, … Continue reading