Climbing and access information for this Granite Peak (one of 12 Idaho mountains named either Granite Peak or Granite Mountain) is on Page 68 of the book. Granite Peak is located in an area where the Idaho/Montana border forms a “U”-shaped curve, running south then east then north. There is a lot of granite-based country to explore in this stretch … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 68 of the book. Thanks to Dan Saxton and Mike Hays for providing the additional route information and photos. Updated July 2021 Grave Peak is an impressive summit topped by a classic cupola cabin fire lookout built in 1924 and precariously perched on its ragged granite summit. Although the lookout was last … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Located just west of the South Fork Payette River and the Sawtooth Range, this Boise Mountains peak is a long walk from Grandjean. See the trip report links below for the details. This an excellent place to view many of the nearby Sawtooth peaks. Thanks to John Platt and John Fadgen for their … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Although Payette Point lacks 300 feet of prominence, it does have a nice Class 4 summit block as well as outstanding views. It’s located just east of Little Payette Lake. UGSS McCall John Platt has climbed this peak many times and has produced 3 trip reports. He notes: “Brian and I climbed it in … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Hard Creek Peak is a Northwestern Salmon River Mountains Summit that is overlooked because it is officially unnamed. As John Platt’s trip report demonstrates, its summit is a worthy destination. USGS Hazard Lake … Continue reading
Climbing, access and historical information for this peak is on Pages 63-64 of the book. The Moose Creek Butte area has been a mythical area from me ever since I learned about the area from Sheldon Bluestein 30 years ago. Mythical because of its Shangri-La type remoteness and reported beauty. A big thanks to Dan Saxton and Daniel Coulter for … Continue reading