Spring Hill

Spring Hill viewed from the north. Derek Percoski Photo

This peak is not in the book. Derek Percoski provided the route information set out below. I added photos and maps from my climb. Livingston Douglas climbed the peak from Peak 9053. His route is set out below. Updated November 2021 Spring Hill is located east of the main Lost River Range Crest, a couple of miles north of Horseheaven … Continue reading

Appendicitis Hill by Livingston Douglas

Appendicitis Hill as viewed from the south. Livingston Douglas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2019 Appendicitis Hill is located northwest of Arco, Idaho in the easternmost lobe of the Pioneer Mountains. The origin of the name is based on famed USGS surveyor T.M. Bannon who suffered an attack of appendicitis while surveying the peak. USGS Appendicitis Hill Access From US-93 in Moore, ID, drive west … Continue reading

Jureano Mountain by Livingston Douglas and Bing Young

This peak is not in the book. Bing Young provided the historical information for the fire lookout. Livingston Douglas provided the remainder of this page. Livingston provides detailed driving directions below. I note that Google Maps will give you directions, however, it is always wise to check with the Forest Service for current road conditions before using Google Map directions. … Continue reading

Beartrap Ridge

This peak is not in the book. Published June 2019 Beartrap Ridge is located north of the Salmon River and west of North Fork, Idaho. It is in an area where the Clearwater and Bitterroot Mountains merge without a clear boundary line. This peak was a fire lookout site as early as 1919. The lookout was finally destroyed by the … Continue reading

Peak 10340 (Judas Peak)

Peak 10340. Derek Percoski Photo

This peak is not in the book. Derek Percoski likely made the first ascent. Livingston Douglas added photos. Updated November 2021 Peak 10340 is located a little over a mile SSE of Hope Peak via a ragged ridge.  USGS Grouse Creek Mountain Access Access these routes from Christian Gulch [(C)(4) on Page 294]. Routes by Derek Percoski Southeast Face, Class … Continue reading

Peak 10222 (Steel Head Peak)

Looking toward the summit. Jeff Hunteman Photo

This peak is not in the book. Updated June 2019 Steel Head Peak is located northwest of Lem Peak and west of the main Lemhi Range Crest. The West Side of the range in this area rises abruptly, necessitating a long, steep route. In 2005, Rick Baugher was the first to report a climb of the peak. Rick’s trip report … Continue reading