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
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 282-283 of the book. Cleft Peak is located on the incorruptible Mount Corruption to Breitenbach Divide, which is arguably the most rugged, cliff- and talus-riddled section of the Lost River Range. USGS Leatherman Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 249-250 of the book. Cobb Peak, along with Hyndman Peak and Old Hyndman Peak, form the heart of the main Pioneer Mountain Crest. There are a number of routes on the peak. The Class 3 West Ridge is the most popular route. A photo essay of the West Ridge Route … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 236-237 of the book. Glassford Peak is the 42nd-highest Idaho summit. While it is briefly visible from ID-75, its summit is only reached after a long approach hike from the East Fork Salmon River or via a rugged ridge walk from the west. Both options are discussed in the book. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 210-211 of the book. Livingston Douglas updated the route description for the traverse from Galena Summit to Saviers Peak. Updated December 2021 Saviers Peak is located on the main Smoky Mountain Crest at the head of Owl Creek. See this link for the naming story for this peak: Where do … Continue reading