This peak is not in the book. I believe that Rick Baugher first identified the peak as Hemingway Peak. Livingston Douglas added commentary to the peak’s introductory paragraph, new route descriptions, and new photos. Updated December 2024 Hemingway Peak is located a mile west-northwest of Peak 10598. It sits above the headwaters of both the West Fork Trail Creek and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2024 The Rosencrance massif has two ranked summits: the southeast summit (Rosencrance Peak) and the northwest summit (West Rosencrance Peak). The southeast summit is just over 100 feet higher than the northwest summit. Due to very loose, steep gravel on their south sides, these peaks are most often climbed from the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. See Dan Robbins’ trip report linked below for another ascent route. Updated November 2024 The Rosencrance massif has two ranked summits: the southeast summit (Rosencrance Peak) and the northwest summit (West Rosencrance Peak). The southeast summit is just over 100 feet higher than the northwest summit. Due to very loose, steep gravel on … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 224 of the book. Peak 10713 (locally known as Fourth of July Peak) is not as well known as the bigger White Cloud Mountains, probably because it is not officially named. However, it is a worthwhile goal and is centrally located with quick, good access. Most people climb Fourth of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The Panhandle National Forest maintains a web page for this peak. The summit is reached in a little over 2.0 miles with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet. USGS Priest Lake SW The Forest Service says that the trail: Takes off from ID-57 and starts to switchback up Lakeview Mountain. The first views … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 73 of the book. The Nez Perce National Forest maintains a nice website description of the Granite Peak Trail, which takes you to within a half mile of the summit. Evidently, the trail over the summit has faded away. Check out the Forest Service site for updates. USGS Green Mountain … Continue reading