Mount Jordan

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 131 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the major update found below based on his 2024 ascent. Updated December 2024 Mount Jordan sits on the southern border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, west of Loon Creek Summit above the headwaters of Jordan Creek in the Eastern … Continue reading

McDonald Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 201-202 of the book. The book covers the route up the peak’s northeast ridge. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided route information and access information for the South Ridge Route. Livingston Douglas provided the route and access information for the peak’s East Ridge Route. Updated November 2022 McDonald Peak sits … Continue reading

Reward Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 198 of the book. While not the highest Sawtooth Peak, Reward Peak offers a pleasant viewpoint for those venturing into the Upper Redfish Lakes Basin. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading

Mount McGuire

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 123 of the book. Deb Rose provided great photos documenting the route set forth in the book. Judi Steciak has provided a more detailed route description and photos for climbing the peak’s WSW Ridge. These additions are found down the page. Updated April 2018 Mount McGuire is the highest point … Continue reading

Smoky Dome

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 215 of the book. The book lists the Grand Tour Route which begins near the Soldier Mountain Ski Area. Below you will find additional route details. There is also additional information on the traverse between Smoky Dome and North Smoky Dome set out below. Updated July 2018 Smoky Dome is … Continue reading

Peak 10099 (Backdrop Peak)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 212 of the book. Livingston Douglas contributed a new route and photos. The peak is not named in the book where I noted it formed a scenic backdrop to Baker Lake. Others quickly adopted the name Backdrop Peak. Updated November 2022 This peak rises up directly behind Baker Lake in … Continue reading