![View of the true summit of Howard Mountain, which is to the left and has only one [albeit very tall] antenna. Photo taken from Point 5833. Livingston Douglas Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/522F3AC4-74A4-4117-9681-4B2F175C856B-175x175.jpeg)
This peak is not in the book. Updated February 2026 Howard Mountain is the northernmost ranked summit in the Bannock Range. It is located west of Pocatello on a long north-to-south ridgeline that comes up from Kinport Peak. Like its neighbor to the south, Howard Mountain is clad with several antenna installations. It is a short, easy scramble from Trail … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 9122 sits above the mouth of Morse Creek Canyon. The easiest ascent routes are via either the mostly-open west ridge from the mouth of the canyon or the mostly-open south ridge. The upper sections of forest on these routes are relatively easy bushwhacks. Both of the aforementioned ridges are … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 134 of the book. Updated November 2019 Van Horn Peak is a rugged mountain with a LONG, magnificent southeast ridge. The north face of the mountain is particularly rough and has probably never been climbed. This is a rarely visited summit. Here are two new routes not discussed in the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 134 of the book. Please note that the book contains another dyslexic error. The route described climbs the northeast ridge NOT the northwest ridge. Updated November 2019 Woods Peak is the highest of three ranked summits in the vicinity of Alder Creek. It is a rugged, beautiful summit. The standard … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 9414 is a gentle hump that lies just north of Woods Peak. It is a straightforward scramble from Alder Creek Pass. Unfortunately, much of this terrain is charred from forest fires and has much loose rock and blackened downed timber. Its neighbor to the south (Woods Peak) is just over … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2019 Peak 9140 is a seldom-climbed, double-humped summit that is tucked behind Alder Creek Pass. It sits at the head of the Castle Creek drainage. The easiest ascent route is via FSR-341 then FST-4135 to Alder Creek Pass. Bushwhack northeast from the pass then climb a ridge north to a saddle between … Continue reading