This peak is not in the book. Updated September 2021 Twin Peaks has two distinct summits. The southernmost is the highest and the only one with prominence. It is located just north of the rugged North Face of Jughandle Mountain. USGS Paddy Flat Access Access is via the Boulder Creek Road and either the Boulder Creek Trail System or the Louie … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 114-115 of the book. Rapid Peak is an attractive, pointed summit located east of Boulder Lake. See John Platt’s trip report for a recent ascent. USGS Paddy Flat … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 180 of the book. This seldom-climbed peak sits on a North/South Divide between Grand Mogul and Old Decker Peak. As with all of the peaks in this area, there is plenty of granite to catch the interest of climbers. However, other peaks in the area (including Elephants Perch) seem to … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 180 of the book. The information reported in the book was a second-hand report and has not been field checked. Old Decker is located on a North/South Divide that runs from Grand Mogul to Decker Peak. This peak was at one time incorrectly identified as Decker Peak. I have not … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. The following historical information was contributed by Rick Baugher. “Peak 10094 is the highest peak on the Herd Peak quadrangle. This scenic tundra top heads Bartlett Creek, tributary to the North Fork Big Lost River. The peak is unofficially named after Jerome Bartlett, a native of West Virginia, who came to the Idaho … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. It is just southwest of the summit of Lorenzo Peak and some would argue it is that peak’s Southwest Summit. Nevertheless, as Pat McGrane sets forth below, it is an amazing climbing destination. Text and photos by Pat McGrane unless otherwise noted. Lorenzo Peak is arguably the finest summit in the Boulder Mountains. … Continue reading