This formation is not in the book. Published July 2026 Seldom Seen Spire is located on the NE ridge of Decker Peak. The first ascent is not known. In September 2021 Matt Word and Ky Hart climbed a new route on this spire up its north-facing wall. This wall rises above the cirque that drains the north face of Decker … Continue reading
This peak was identified as the Small Aiguille on Page 175 of the book. Based on Brian Westphal’s research, it was historically known (at least in some circles) as the Lower Aiguille. Two routes are included in the book. Kaden Platt provided the route information below. Published June 2026 Lower Aiguille is located due east of the Grand Aiguille. USGS … Continue reading
This formation is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. Published June 2026 Brian Westphal provided the following information to identify this formation. This tower is referenced in two sources: 1) Dan Davis, “Seven Pinnacles of Verita Ridge” [American Alpine Journal, Vol. 13, No. 2 (1963), Page 481] and 2) Fred Beckey, “Challenge … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 175-176 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quadrangles available when the formations were first climbed. The map … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 175 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quadrangles available when the formations were first climbed. The map … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 175 of the book. The location discussed below is based on Brian Westphal’s research. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quadrangles available when the formations were first climbed. Published April … Continue reading