Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 238 of the book. Basils Peak is one of the less-broken Boulder Mountains peaks. It offers a nice ridge ascent. USGS Amber Lakes … Continue reading
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Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 167-169 of the book. Updated September 2019 Horstmann Peak is located up Fishhook Creek. It is one of the most popular Sawtooth summits with a variety of routes to the top, ranging from a long Class 3 scramble to steep snow and ice climbs. The book describes 7 routes on … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 226 of the book. Washington Peak is an easy scramble, but it will take you a long while to approach the peak. USGS Washington Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 256 of the book. While not the highest peak in the mid-section of the Pioneer Mountains, Scorpion Mountain is one of the few peaks in this area with an official name. It is also a nice scramble. USGS Star Hope Mine … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 198 of the book. Elk Peak is one the most remote peaks in the Sawtooth Range. From the east, it is a long hike including a tough stretch of cross-country travel. From the west, climbing it requires a trudge up the South Fork Payette River and a lot of elevation … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 239 of the book. Updated July 2020 Peak 10598 is located in the upper reaches of the Trail Creek drainage. The drainage is surrounded by eleven 10,000-foot peaks. This peak and Peak 10566 sit in the middle of this group. USGS Rock Roll Canyon Access Park Creek Road, FS-140 and … Continue reading