Ajax Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 320 of the book. Michael Darcy provided the original route information for reaching the peak from the Montana side. Livingston Douglas provided the updated route information and photos. Updated November 2020 Ajax is an out-of-the-way summit that is well worth the effort to reach. The following information was provided by … Continue reading

BEAVERHEAD RANGE

The Beaverhead Range is covered on Pages 319-331 of the book. Please note that grizzly bears have been spotted in this range. All of the Beaverhead Range peaks covered by this website can be found at this link: Beaverhead Range Updates. The Beaverhead Mountains form the Idaho/Montana border and the Continental Divide for nearly 200 miles, from Chief Joseph Pass … Continue reading

He Devil

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 99-100 of the book. The latest official elevation for this peak is 9,420 feet which replaces the prior 9,393-foot measurement. As you will read below, there is a question about whether He Devil or She Devil is the highest peak in the Seven Devils Mountains. Both peaks now have official … Continue reading

Monument Peak 8940

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 103 of the book. Since I published the book, I have climbed the peak via a new route, descended the route in the book and heard from other climbers about their experiences on the route in the book. So please read below for more details. Advanced route-finding skills are essential … Continue reading

SEVEN DEVILS MOUNTAINS

The Seven Devils Mountains extend along the Idaho/Oregon border for roughly 40 miles between the towns of Whitebird and Council. They are bounded by the Snake River on the west and the Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers on the east. The range, which ranks high among Idaho’s mountain chains in terms of ruggedness and scenic quality, is the state’s most … Continue reading

WEST MOUNTAINS

The West Mountains are discussed on Pages 104-108 of the book. The book only covered the main West Mountain Crest. In addition to updates on the main crest peaks the website also includes the southwest West Mountains peaks.  The West Mountains are a north-south trending mountain range, which is the westernmost extension of the Idaho Batholith. The range is separated … Continue reading