Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 134 of the book. Ken Jones’ August 2011 trip report and GPS track are added below. Farther down the page is a brief discussion of the peak’s history as a fire lookout. Updated June 2019 Taylor Mountain is a big hump with a broad summit plateau and over 2,000 feet … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 203 of the book. This remote Sawtooth summit is located far west of the main Sawtooth Crest in a beautiful section of the Sawtooth Wilderness. The peak does not see many ascents each year due to its location. Those fortunate enough to make the trip will find a classic scramble … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 339 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided more detailed information on the north ridge than you will find in the book. Elkhorn Peak is located south of Mount Baird. The two peaks are connected by a narrow ridge. USGS Mount Baird North Ridge, Class 2 by Livingston Douglas Access … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 129-130 of the book. This peak anchors the north end of the Tango Peaks. It has the Knapp triangulation station benchmark on its summit and has also gone by the name Knapp Benchmark as a result. A Class 3 route leads to the top but it is a long way … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 210 of the book. Livingston Douglas contributed the updated route description set out below. Updated December 2021 Titus Peak is smaller than its neighbors Bromaghin Peak and Saviers Peak and is often climbed as part of a ridge run from Galena Summit to Saviers Peak. USGS Galena Titus Peak by … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 151 of the book. The highest point in the Boise Mountains is a formidable peak from many directions, but is only a Class 2 scramble from the south. Its North Summit is a bit more challenging and the traverse between the two summits can be tricky. USGS Newman Peak … Continue reading