December 30, 2018. Another year has passed. If you are looking forward and planning for next year, you might consider visiting the Albion Range which has a lot more to offer than Cache Peak and The City of Rocks. Livingston Douglas recently contributed 14 new route and access descriptions for peaks in the range.
Cache Peak as viewed from Graham Peak.
Albion Range Peaks with Livingston Douglas Updates
Peak 8740 (Independence Hill) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8740-independence-hill-by-livingston-douglas/
Thunder Mountain https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/thunder-mountain-by-livingston-douglas/
Cache Peak https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/cache-peak-10339/
Mount Independence https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/mount-independence-9950/
Mount Harrison https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/mount-harrison/
Connor Ridge https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/connor-ridge/
Peak 8762 (Pommerelle Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8762/
Cotterel Mountain High Point https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/cotterell-mountain-7120/
Graham Peak https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/graham-peak/
Peak 8770 (Stines Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8770-stines-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Mahogany Mountain https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-7715-city-peak/
Smoky Mountain https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/smoky-mountain/
Peak 8858 (Almo Park Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8858-almo-park-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Greene Mountain https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/greene-mountain-by-livingston-douglas/
See you all in 2019! HAPPY NEW YEAR
November 5, 2018. Super Contributor, Livingston Douglas, climbed 106 peaks in southeast Idaho in August and September. He has provided valuable access updates and route information for each of his ascents. This “What’s New” entry covers his climbs in the impressive Bear River Range. Road and trail access in the range has changed significantly since the book was published—in some cases. Livingston’s detailed updates will help you navigate the range.
Peak 8616, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8616-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9054, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9054-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8970 (North Nyman Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8970-north-nyman-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9331 (South Nyman Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9331-south-nyman-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8990, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8990-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9260 (White Boss Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9260-white-boss-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9237 (Hidden Lake Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9237-hidden-lake-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9162 (Corral Hollow Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9162-corral-hollow-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Paris Peak, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/paris-peak/
Peak 9270 (North Paris Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9270-north-paris-peak/
Peak 9245 (Saint Charles Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9245-saint-charles-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9276 (Worm Lake Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9276-worm-lake-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Bloomington Peak, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/bloomington-peak/
Peak 8852 (Castletop Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8852-castletop-peak/
Cub Peak, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/cub-peak/
Peak 9484, (Felt Hat/Franklin County HP) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/franklin-county-highpoint-felt-hat/
Peak 8549 (Triple Top Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8549-triple-top-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Soda Peak, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/soda-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9283 (Paris Green Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9283-paris-green-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Sherman Peak, https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/sherman-peak/
Peak 9212 (South Sherman Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9212-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8666 (North Wilson Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8666-north-wilson-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 7233 (Eightmile Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-7233-eightmile-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8018 (Pole Canyon Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8018-pole-canyon-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8482 (Emigration South) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8482-emigration-south-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8594 (Emigration North) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8594-emigration-north-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 7927 (Williams Canyon Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-7927-williams-canyon-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8939 (North Canyon Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8939-north-canyon-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8316 (Moonlight Peak), https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8316-moonlight-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8801 (Copenhagen Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8801-copenhagen-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8142 (Middle Man Peak) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8142-middle-man-peak-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 8041 (Sharon Mountain) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-8041-sharon-mountain-by-livingston-douglas/
Peak 9006 (North Midnight Mountain) https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/peak-9006-north-midnight-mountain-by-livingston-douglas/
Midnight Mountain https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/bookupdates/midnight-mountain-by-livingston-douglas/
October 10, 2018. Margo and I continue to add peaks to the website. There are now over 1,400 peak updates and/or new peaks. Perhaps the most exciting new additions relate to John Platt and John Fadgen’s recent completion of the 6 difficult peaks on Hum Ridge in the Lick Creek Range. It is likely that they made the first ascents of 5 of the 6 peaks. Start following their exploits with Humdinger and then work east on the ridge reading about Hum Peak, Ho Peak, Hum #3, Hum #4 and finally Hum #5.
Finally, we have updated the mapping feature on the website to provide better maps and include a feature that will show public and private land so you can avoid trespassing on your way to a summit. The photos below explain how the maps work.
At the bottom of each peak page is an orientation map. Under each orientation map is a link to a Caltop map. Click on the link.
The link will take you to a Caltopo map with the peak centered. In the upper right-hand corner is the layer symbol which will take you to a new page with a drop-down box.
The base layer is a USGS quad but, by using the drop-down box, you can select other maps including Forest Service topos and satellite photos.
Finally, below the drop-down box on the layer page, there are other options you can add to your map. The land management layer is perhaps the most important as it will add a layer showing you public and private land.
August 26, 2018. Idaho’s Mountaineering History is discussed on Pages 12-26 of the book. The history discussion was based on many sources including interviews, register entries, magazine articles and newspaper articles. Recently, I scanned 2 of the source articles from the Idaho Statesman, a 1935 article by Robert Fulton and a 1948 article by Jack Anderson. Read these interesting articles at the following links:
1948 Idaho Statesman Article: Here’s a Club for You to Join But It’s A Rough Organization
Technical climbers can now learn about the Pins and Needles Climbing area thanks to the contribution of the guide made possible by Doug Colwell. Learn about the multitude of technical climbing opportunities at the following link:
Pins and Needles Climbing Guide by Oly Klosof
For those focused on climbing Idaho’s 11,000-foot peaks, the Brocky Peak page has been completely revised. Brocky is a difficult peak by any measure.
The Northwest Gully Route. John Platt Photo
July 11, 2018. For orientation purposes, I am updating the massive Salmon River Mountains by adding all of the sections detailed in the book. From the side bar or the Mountain Ranges page, you can create lists for Salmon River peaks contained in each of the sections shown below.
Elsewhere, Erik Pohlmann has become the first person to climb all of the peaks found in the Danskin Mountains. Erik has been adding route write-ups for his climbs. Search for Erik Pohlmann and you will be able to read all of Erik’s contributions.
Read about fire lookouts on the Boise National Forest: Boise National Forest Fire Lookouts
February 28, 2018. Is it time to start planning your Summer adventures? The website now includes over 1,300 updates covering Idaho peaks, climbing routes, and access routes including many that Margo and I added to the website over the Winter. As always we are thankful to our contributors who are the moving force behind the website. This entry focuses on Colorado climber Livingston Douglas’ contributions.
Livingston was one of the earliest contributors to this website and made his first contribution over 15 years ago. Over the Winter, he provided us with access updates and route descriptions for 84 different Idaho peaks that he has climbed since 2009. While his Idaho adventures have focused on Continental Divide peaks, he has also ventured throughout Eastern Idaho and climbed many of that area’s most popular peaks.
Livingston’s meticulous updates constitute a serious upgrade to both the information found in the book and on this website. In several instances, the updated access information provides alternative routes around areas closed (since the book was published) by private landowners. I cannot stress enough the value of his in-depth contributions that will make it much easier for you to plan climbs of these peaks.
You can read each of his updates by clicking on the links below.
White Knob Mountains
Shelly Mountain, White Knob Mountain, Wildhorse Peak, Mackay Peak and
Cabin Mountain
Pioneer Mountains
Patterson Peak 8350, Copper Basin Knob, Howard Peak, Peak 11151 (The Ramp), Double U Peak, Smiley Mountain, and Peak 10942 (Purgatory Peak)
Beaverhead Mountains
Pyramid Peak 9616, Peak 10042, Morgan Mountain, Peak 7911 (Pioneer Creek Peak), Peak 9940 (Rock Island Peak), Sheep Mountain 9858, Freeman Peak, Monument Peak, Peak 9992, South Freeman Peak, Elk Mountain aka Horse Prairie BM, Peak 10126 (Clear Creek Peak), Copperhead Peak, Copperhead East Peak, Sacagawea East aka North Doublet, Sacagawea West aka South Doublet, Conical Top, Peak 9725 (Goldstone West), Peak 9735 (Goldstone North), Mount Carpenter, Copper Mountain and Mount Gilcrest
Boulder Mountains
Griswold Peak, Boulder Peak and North Ryan Peak
Lost River Range
Little Mac, Limestone Peak, USGS Peak, Mount McCaleb, North Twin, South Twin, Trinity Peak, Hope Peak, Wet Peak, Mountaineer Peak and Gooseberry Peak/Mount Darcy
White Clouds
Fourth of July Peak, Ivory Peak, Ebony Peak, Cardiac Peak, Peak 10718 (Hourglass Peak), WCP-2, WCP-3, WCP-7, WCP-8 and Peak 10182 (Iron Basin Peak)
Lemhi Range
Buck Lakes Peak, Lem Peak, Big Creek Peak, Flatiron Mountain, Tendoy Peak, McNutt Peak, West Rocky Peak and Rocky Peak
Snake River Range
Mount Baird, Baldy Mountain 9835, Elkhorn Peak, and Peak 9722 (Hells Hole Peak/Little Elk Peak)
Henrys Lake Range
Black Mountain, Targhee Peak and North Targhee Peak
Centennial Mountains
Red Rock Mountain and Mount Jefferson
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