Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 365 of the book. The access information in the book is no longer accurate as the roads and trails described therein have changed over the years. The updated information from Livingston Douglas (found below) will get you current. Updated February 2021 Sherman Peak is the 67th-most prominent peak in Idaho. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 204-205 of the book. It has been suggested and historically supported that this peak be named after Arval Anderson. Please refer to the article, Arval Anderson, Early Sawtooth Explorer and Surveyor, in the Idaho Climbing History Section of this website. USGS Mount Everly … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 287-288 of the book. Steve Mandella added photos and a GPS track showing the two routes set out in the book. Livingston Douglas added photos which highlight the beauty of this peak. Updated November 2024 I have climbed Hawley Mountain three times–twice under a full moon in August. It’s a … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for Custer Peak is on Pages 131-132 of the book. Custer Peak is located 5 miles east of the Bonanza Creek Guard Station and the Yankee Fork Salmon River. The summit is identified on the Challis National Forest map as Custer Lookout. The defunct lookout is available for public use on first-come basis. Custer Peak, the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 196 of the book. The peak is misnamed in the book as Mayan Temple. Ray Brooks explained the confusion has extended since 1972. Ray reports “ In Sept. 1972, we did make a nice first ascent of a pinnacle on the ridgeline just north of Japan Peak. We named the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 197-198 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. The USGS Quad shows an elevation of 10180. Updated January 2026 This peak is named after Robert and Miriam Underhill who did many first ascents in the range. It is an impressive conglomerations of faces and … Continue reading