Slab Butte

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 111 of the book. Updated August 2019 At the time the book was published, I had not climbed Slab Butte and only one climber had reported climbing the peak. On September 17, 2000, I finally made it to the mountain. Slab Butte is a fish fin-shaped summit composed of good, … Continue reading

Knuckle Peak (Fishfin Ridge)

Knuckle Peak from Ramshorn Peak.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 124-125 of the book. BE CAREFUL Knuckle Peak, the most impressive feature of the Bighorn Crags, is the highest point on Fishfin Ridge. The peak was first climbed by Lincoln Hales and Pete Shoening in 1955. First a couple of photos and then 2 routes not included in the book. … Continue reading

Boulder Mountain 8377

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Below you will find John Platt’s new and interesting route for this peak. Updated April 2018 This peak, one of 3 Idaho summits named Boulder Mountain, offers great views and is one of the easier summits to climb in the McCall area. As of July 2001, … Continue reading

Jughandle Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Michael Stoger and his climbing partners put up many new routes on this peak’s North Face between 2002 and 2004. Thanks to Mike, these routes are documented below. Jughandle Mountain is probably the most popular summit in the Western Salmon River Mountains. Its popularity is due … Continue reading

Black Tip Mountain and Black Tip

Climbing and access information for Black Tip (8,292 feet) is on Page 111 of the book. Black Tip Mountain (8,500 feet) is not in the book. The description in the book is somewhat misleading. The book entry is for the formation known as Black Tip. The peak known as Black Tip Mountain is the high point of the massif and … Continue reading

Packrat Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 195-196 of the book. Packrat’s Northeast Ridge Route and its summit block are one of the classic Sawtooth climbs. Below are a few photos of the climb. USGS Warbonnet Peak The summit block is the crux for most climbers on this technical peak. There is a link below to a … Continue reading