Mikes Needle

This peak is not in the book. Published April 2026 Mikes Needle is located southwest of “Perforated Pinnacle.” USGS Warbonnet Peak North Face, Class 3 Follow the ridge from Perforated Pinnacle to the north face. Climb the face with, according to Lyman Dye, no route-finding difficulties. The last 20 to 30 feet are steep. … Continue reading

Thimble Tower

There is limited climbing and access information for this formation and its neighbors (Splinter Tower and Splinter Tower) on Page 176 of the book. Brian Westphal has carefully evaluated the LiDAR data, researched the historical record, and pinned down the exact location, elevation, and prominence of all three towers. He has significantly updated the information found in the book. I … Continue reading

Steeple Tower

There is limited climbing and access information for this formation and its neighbors (Thimble Tower and Splinter Tower) on Page 176 of the book. Brian Westphal has carefully evaluated the LiDAR data, researched the historical record, and pinned down the exact location, elevation, and prominence of all three towers. He has significantly updated the information found in the book. I … Continue reading

Splinter Tower by Brian Westphal

There is limited climbing and access information for this formation and its neighbors (Thimble Tower and Steeple Tower) on Page 176 of the book. Brian Westphal has carefully evaluated the LiDAR data, researched the historical record, and pinned down the exact location, elevation, and prominence of all three towers. He has significantly updated the information found in the book. I … Continue reading

Peak 10036 (Middle Peak) by Derek Percoski

This peak is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. The USGS quad shows an elevation of 10,027 feet. Published March 2026 This remote Boulder Mountain summit is located north-northwest of Meridian Peak. USGS Meridian Peak Access The easiest access to this peak is from the south via Hunter Creek [same approach as … Continue reading