Peak 10850 (Sheep Pen Peak)

This peak is not in the book. The following route information and photo were provided by Rick Baugher.  Sheep Pen Peak is one of the most visible of the high peaks as seen from Challis and Round Valley. It is the northernmost 10,000-foot summit in the Pahsimeroi Subrange of the Lost River Range. It is believed to be the last … Continue reading

Mount Borah: Peak Information and Climbing Guide

This great peak is situated in the Lost River Range located in the Challis National Forest. At 12,662 feet, it is Idaho’s highest peak and is usually called “Mount Borah,” or just “Borah” by Idahoans. Borah is one of seven 12ers in the Lost River Range. Borah is a complex and attractive mountain with relatively good rock. Even if it … Continue reading

Mount Regan

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 159-160 of the book. The 2019 earthquake also rearranged the top of this iconic peak. Derek Percoski’s report set out below discusses the changes to the upper east face. It appears the damage to the upper face up the rating for the Southeast Ridge/East Face to a solid Class 5. … Continue reading

Freeman Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 320-322 of the book. On this page, you will find a photo essay covering the East Face/Ridge Route (aka East Face/Southeast Ridge) covered in the book which is on my list of favorite peaks. Additional coverage by Livingston Douglas for the route or a variation of the route in the … Continue reading

Big Baldy Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 117-118 of the book. Big Baldy Peak is one of my favorite climbs. This massive summit, which should be on every hiker’s to-do list, is an island in the sky. It anchors the east end of Big Baldy Ridge which runs east from Pistol Rock. It is the highest Salmon … Continue reading

Peak 11272 (Mount Andrus)

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 223 of the book. I added several photos by Pat McGrane which show the ridge’s granite terrain. Updated October 2018 Peak 11272 is an impressive, pyramidal-shaped granite mountain that culminates in a pointed summit block that barely accommodates two climbers. It currently resides at #5 on my list of Favorite Idaho … Continue reading