Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 276 of the book. The West Ridge and Southwest Face Routes are discussed in the book. This page includes route information for the Northeast Face/Northeast Ridge. This route is now more popular than the West Ridge. Also, check out the view from Leatherman’s summit through Larry Prescott’s photo essay. Updated November … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 304 of the book. Based on LiDAR measurements the elevation of this peak has changed from the map figures. For those wishing for more route detail, Livingston Douglas has added more detailed route information and new photos. Updated December 2023 This peak is the officially named Gilmore Peak. When I … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 149-151 of the book. Please note that the book used an older spelling for the peak “Steele Mountain.” I have climbed this peak 4 times. It’s a good day trip from Boise. I have only climbed the West Ridge. There are 7 routes in the book. USGS Rocky Bar … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 191-196 of the book. Warbonnet Peak, called the “Grand Teton” of Idaho by some, lives up to its reputation as one of Idaho’s most impressive peaks. There is no easy route to the top and all of the routes involve considerable exposure. Farther down the page you will find the … Continue reading
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
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