Mount Zumwalt

This peak is not in the book. Mount Zumwalt is located on the western fringe of the Sawtooth Range NNW of Grandjean. John Platt and two companions skied the peak’s Southwest Ridge from the point where Grandjean Road crosses the base of the ridge. This route will work for a Summer climb. The route is 11.0 miles round-trip with 4,300 … Continue reading

Bare Peak (Idaho County High Point)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 89 of the book. The updated information and links found below replaces the information in the book. The listed elevation is the highest point in Idaho County but is not the summit of this peak which sits entirely in Montana and reaches an elevation of 9,460 feet. The peak name … Continue reading

Watchtower Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 89 of the book. I do not have an update from the information on this peak that is in the book. It’s been on my list for a long time. Watchtower Peak is a remote summit located along the Idaho Montana border in very rugged country. My one attempt to … Continue reading

Castle Rock

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 262 of the book. Castle Rock is located south of the main East-West White Knob Mountains Crest. It is the most impressive peak in the range. Probably due to its low elevation, it has not received any attention from climbers. I walked right by it on the day I climbed … Continue reading