Elevation: 9,620 ft
Prominence: 200
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 164 of the book. Updated September 2019
A subsidiary ridge running east from the main crest north of Fishhook Creek contains 4 formations that were first explored and climbed by the Iowa Mountaineers. From east to west, these formations are Mount Bush, Mount Bruce, Harriets Pinnacle and Schwartz Pinnacle. From 1948 until the mid-1970s, Mount Bush was a serious destination for technical climbers. I have not heard of any recent climbing activity on this fine granite summit. USGS Stanley Lake
Mount Bush as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
The Iowa Mountaineers’ Ridge (as viewed from Redfish Lake) begins with Mount Bush on the left.
Mount Bush as viewed from the northeast. Evilio Echevarria Photo
This shot was taken looking north from the summit ridge of Mount Bush during a solo attempt on the peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
Additional Resources
Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range
First Ascent Information:
- First Ascent Year: 1948
- Season: Summer
- Route: East Ridge
- Party: Iowa Mountaineers
- Other First Ascent: North Face
- Year: 1972
- Season: Summer
- Party: Lyman Dye and K. Morrison
- Other First Ascent: Southwest Face
- Year: 1972
- Season: Summer
- Party: Lyman Dye
Longitude: -115.00589 Latitude: 44.12711