This peak is not in the book. This peak is located near the headwaters of the South Fork Payette River, south of Grandjean. John Platt and I recorded the first ascent of this peak in 2011. It is rated as the 6th-steepest peak in the State of Idaho. The first time I saw this peak was in 1990 (see A … Continue reading
Climbing, history and access information for this peak is on Pages 176-180 of the book. Updated December 2023 The Elephants Perch is the famous western summit of Saddleback Mountain. The Elephants Perch encompasses Idaho’s most famous big wall. It is a complicated granite wall which has attracted climbers for years. The vast majority of climbers approach the peak from Saddleback … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 196 of the book. The peak is misnamed in the book as Mayan Temple. Ray Brooks explained the confusion has extended since 1972. Ray reports “ In Sept. 1972, we did make a nice first ascent of a pinnacle on the ridgeline just north of Japan Peak. We named the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 159 of the book. This peak sits across a spectacular cirque from McGown Peak. While not as popular with climbers, it is every bit as interesting as its more famous neighbor. The route in the book climbs up the Northwest Face. John Platt and Michael Pelton pioneered a new route up … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for Alpine Peak is on Page 159 of the book. Alpine Peak is located just west of Sawtooth Lake. It is an easy scramble to the summit from the lake. USGS Stanley Lake … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 200 of the book. It will take most climbers an overnight trip to climb Glens Peak. Those who make it to the summit will find that it offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding wilderness. USGS Mount Everly … Continue reading