Peak 10179 (Six Lakes Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Six Lakes Peak is located 1.4 miles north of Washington Peak (on Page 226) between two scenic lake basins. It is the attractive culmination of a ragged ridge. Although unknown to most climbers, this peak is undoubtedly one of Idaho’s special peaks. Picturesque, rugged, steep-sided and without an obvious route, it towers above … Continue reading

WCP-5

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 219-220 of the book. WCP-5 is a seldom-visited summit by any measure. See Dave Pahlas’ trip report. USGS Robinson Bar … Continue reading

Griswold Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 233 of the book. Three new route descriptions are set out below. The southeast/east ridge is first. Livingston Douglas’ southwest ridge and Cougar Canyon routes are discussed next. Griswold Peak is an unofficial, but appropriate, name for this big Boulder Mountains Peak. Rick Baugher named the peak in honor of … Continue reading

South Wet Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 287 of the book. Although this peak has only 278 feet of prominence, it is still a prize worth your energy. The link for Paul Lind found below has a GPS track for a unique way of climbing this peak and its neighbors. USGS Mackay … Continue reading

Peak 11151 (The Ramp)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 257 of the book. The book details a route from Lake Creek. There are two additional routes given below. The Northeast Ridge Route is the recommended route for both this peak and Double U Peak. Updated July 2020 The Ramp is the 95th-highest Idaho Peak. It is one of the … Continue reading

Peak 11202 (Cardiac Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 223 of the book. Peak 11202 is a White Cloud Peak that sees few ascents, because it looks forbidding from all angles. Some people call this peak “Cardiac Peak” and some call it “Granite Peak.” I think that Idaho has enough Granite Peaks. Rick Baugher made the first known ascent via … Continue reading