This peak is not in the book. The name of this peak was changed from Squaw Butte to Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete in 2022. Reportedly, the most literal interpretation of the new name would be “People of the Willows Standing in a Row Butte.” Updated December 2022 Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete is located north of Emmett, ID at the tail end of the West Mountains. The … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. The access information has changed a bit over the years. New route information contributed by Ken Jones is found below. Updated June 2019 This is the nicest summit in the northern section of the West Mountains. USGS Council Mountain Update by Ken Jones Access From Donnelly, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 149 of the book. Anna Gorin provided the 2023 update found below which (1) demonstrates the Forest Service is once again maintaining the access trail and (2) adds a new route—the peak’s east ridge. Updated May 2023 The area around Rattlesnake Peak has been devastated by forest fires. The Tipton … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 110-111 of the book. Sams Throne is an interesting and remote peak with good access. This area burned in the 1990s. Be sure to check out John Platt’s 2014 trip report for up-to-date conditions. USGS Hershey Point … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is found on pages 115 to 116. Needles Peak in general is just a big rounded, tree-covered mountain. What makes it special are the granite spires festooning its summit. The highest of these towers forms the summit. This spire is Class 4 by its easiest route. USGS Gold Fork Rock BE CAREFUL Since … Continue reading
Climbing and access information this peak is on Page 111 of the book. Lava Butte sits in the middle of an extensive area that burned in the early 1990s. Still, it is a worthy goal and a good vantage point to learn the terrain of the northeastern section of the Idaho Batholith and the Northeastern Salmon River Mountains. USGS Hershey … Continue reading