Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 222 of the book. D.O. Lee Peak is named after Wilderness Forest Service Ranger Dave Lee. It is one of the more popular and stunning White Cloud Mountains. USGS Washington Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 302-303 of the book. Victor Zhou and Livingston Douglas have provided updated route information which is set out below. Big Creek Peak is one of the biggest prizes in the Northern Lemhi Range. It is the 58th- highest Idaho peak and is a popular destination because of its 2,517 feet … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 253 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided the updated route information found below. Updated February 2019 Big Black Dome is the 57th-highest Idaho summit. It is one of the easiest 11ers to climb because of good access and a straightforward route. USGS Big Black Dome East Ridge, Class 2 by … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 285 of the book. Shadow Lake Peak is a rugged summit in a spectacular setting. It is one of those peaks that looks dominate from the valley but is, in reality, dwarfed by the peaks standing behind it (Ross Peak and USGS Peak). There is no easy way up this … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 220-221 of the book. The elevation figure was updated based on LiDAR measurements. Updated April 2025 Although I cannot find the information on the Board of Geographic Names website I believe this peak was officially named as “Calkins” Peak and is named for Stephen Calkins (1842-1922). Calkins established mineral lode … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 257 of the book. Updated September 2016 Smiley Mountain dominates the southeast end of the Pioneer Mountains. According to the Challis National Forest History the peak was “named for an early-day prospector who discovered a vein of silver, so the story goes, which was rich enough to make him a … Continue reading