Rotten Monolith

Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 169 of the book. This formation was first climbed by Fred Beckey and Louis Stur in 1961. To my knowledge, there have been no other published accounts of ascents of Rotten Monolith. I suspect that it may have only been climbed once. USGS Mount Cramer … Continue reading

Grand Mogul

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 176 of the book. Ray Brooks reports “the big March 2020 earthquake that knocked The Arrowhead off its ridge & removed the summit block of the Finger of Fate, has likely rearranged the interior of the Sawtooths too. An “old” friend of mine, who last scrambled the easy route on … Continue reading

Cervidae Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. Livingston Douglas added two new routes to this page. Updated November 2023 Cervidae Peak is located in the Boise Mountains just north of Lucky Peak Lake. The peak’s name originated with Dan Robbins and, thanks to Dan’s efforts, the name was adopted by the U.S. Board … Continue reading

Shaw Mountain (Lucky Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 144-145 of the book. Access issues have closed two routes listed in the book (Rocky Canyon and Table Rock). Recent maps show the elevation at 5,904 feet, a slight difference from the book. Livingston Douglas added two photos showing the peak from additional perspectives. Updated November 2023 Shaw Mountain, also … Continue reading

Kepros Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 152 of the book. This update contains more detailed information than the book. In the book, the name is misspelled as Kerpos. Livingston Douglas points out that “As of 2023, there are no cairns at the bypasses. Indeed, the bypasses [described below] have become the main, well-beaten trail to the … Continue reading

Mount Heinen

This Grand Slam peak is not in the book. There are 4 routes listed below in order of popularity. All four routes involve steep Class 2 hiking. Livingston Douglas added a new route. His submission is set out down the page. Updated November 2023 Mount Heinen is located in the Boise Mountains about 4 miles NNW of Arrowrock Reservoir. This … Continue reading