Climbing information for this peak is on Pages 157-159 of the book. The Board of Geographic Names corrected the spelling of this peak’s name from McGown to McGowan in 2017. The peak is named for George McGowan an early settler in the Stanley valley. Updated July 2021 This very photogenic peak stands just to the west of an equally-photogenic cirque. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 134 of the book. Ken Jones’ August 2011 trip report and GPS track are added below. Farther down the page is a brief discussion of the peak’s history as a fire lookout. Updated June 2019 Taylor Mountain is a big hump with a broad summit plateau and over 2,000 feet … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 233 of the book. Use the link below to read Rick Baugher’s 2008 trip report. Peak 9977 is located due west of Jerry Peak. Rick Baugher suggested the unofficial name “West Jerry Peak.” USGS Herd Lake … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 203 of the book. This remote Sawtooth summit is located far west of the main Sawtooth Crest in a beautiful section of the Sawtooth Wilderness. The peak does not see many ascents each year due to its location. Those fortunate enough to make the trip will find a classic scramble … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 339 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided more detailed information on the north ridge than you will find in the book. He also provided a new photo of the peak. The elevation and prominence figures have been updated based on the latest LiDAR measurements. Updated November 2024 Elkhorn Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 262 of the book. Margo Mandella’s 2016 trip report is found down the page. Porphyry Peak is the westernmost 10,000-foot peak in the White Knob Mountainst. It has a uniquely colored and shaped summit block that makes it easy to locate from Copper Basin Road. The summit offers spectacular views … Continue reading