Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 304 of the book. Updated December 2023 This peak is the officially named Gilmore Peak. When I climbed this peak on September 25, 2000 in winter-like conditions, I thought the next point east might be higher. I climbed it again in the Summer of 2013 and, once again, thought the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 146 of the book. Livingston Douglas added two new routes to this page. Updated November 2023 Cervidae Peak is located in the Boise Mountains just north of Lucky Peak Lake. The peak’s name originated with Dan Robbins and, thanks to Dan’s efforts, the name was adopted by the U.S. Board … Continue reading
This Grand Slam peak is not in the book. There are 4 routes listed below in order of popularity. All four routes involve steep Class 2 hiking. Livingston Douglas added a new route. His submission is set out down the page. Updated November 2023 Mount Heinen is located in the Boise Mountains about 4 miles NNW of Arrowrock Reservoir. This … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 117-118 of the book. Big Baldy Peak is one of my favorite climbs. This massive summit, which should be on every hiker’s to-do list, is an island in the sky. It anchors the east end of Big Baldy Ridge which runs east from Pistol Rock. It is the highest Salmon … Continue reading
This group of mountains is briefly covered in the book on Page 347. Old maps identified these mountains as both the Goose Creek Mountains and the Cassia Mountains. These two names have disappeared from use and this area is now simply known as the South Hills. Recognizing both local usage and the absence of the old names from newer maps, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 224-226 of the book. Castle Peak doesn’t reach 12,000 feet but it is every bit as impressive and as difficult to climb as the 12ers. It is also, in my opinion, one of the Idaho’s Top Ten Peaks when it comes to beauty. I hope that the following photos support … Continue reading