This peak is not in the book. Peak 9942 is located on the East Side of the White Cloud Mountains. USGS Boulder Chain Lakes Rick Baugher provided the following trip report: “From the East Fork Salmon River, I was expecting a nice hiking trail going up Wickiup Creek. Instead, the mouth of Wickiup Creek (6,240 feet) was blocked by private … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. One of the shortest of the 47 Idaho peaks with a name containing the word “bald,” this Bald Mountain is much more impressive than it’s 5,122-foot elevation would suggest. The peak rises up quickly from Payette River Canyon to its high point, which offers a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. USGS Garden … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9486 sits midway between Alpine Peak and Merritt Peak on the connecting ridge line. Lists of John identifies the peak as South Alpine Peak and Dave Pahlas calls it White Rock Peak. Climb the peak via the saddle on its West Ridge and the West Ridge. See Dave Pahlas’ trip report for … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak is located on the main Sawtooth Crest at the top of the Alpine Creek drainage and southwest of Snowyside Peak. The name Alpine Creek Lake Peak is derived from a Dave Pahlas trip report and the peak’s geographic setting. Dave Pahlas climbed the peak from Flytrip Basin to the north and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. There are two routes set out below. Updated November 2022 Sinker Butte is located south of the Snake River by Idaho Power’s Swan Falls Dam. While not a sharp, dominating summit, the peak is an excellent vantage point from which to view the impressive Snake River Canyon. Two routes are included below. The … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 10718 is an impressive peak that is located 0.7 miles west of Peak 11202 and 0.7 miles south of Island Lake. It is seldom climbed. Livingston Douglas has provided the detailed route information set out below as well as suggesting the name Hourglass Peak since it overlooks Hourglass Lake to it south. … Continue reading