Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 288 of the book. Below you will find more detailed information that will help you reach this imposing summit, including more detailed information provided by Livingston Douglas on the peak’s interesting south ridge and another route traversing the peak’s northeast ridge. Updated December 2018 North Twin is a spectacular summit … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Red Cone Peak is located 0.8 miles south of North Twin. Climb this peak from its saddle with North Twin. It is an easy, Class 2 ascent. Getting to the saddle is the hard part of the climb. USGS Sunset Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. From Profile Gap, follow an old road cut to the ridge directly up to the east. Soon the road hits the top of the ridge and a fire break cut by the USFS. Follow the fire break up to the ridge top, take a right, and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Paradise Peak is one of the more impressive summits in the Smoky Mountains. Unlike the peaks close to Ketchum, it is remote and seldom climbed but is well worth a visit. The map below shows access and route information. USGS Paradise Peak Access The most direct route is from the South Fork Boise … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 118 of the book. Please note that the book incorrectly states the peak’s elevation at 9,710 feet. Blue Bunch Mountain is an enjoyable but strenuous hike. Its significant prominence ensures that the view from the top is huge. USGS Blue Bunch Mountain … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Bear Valley Mountain is located in the southern reaches of the Central Salmon River Mountains. It rise abruptly above Bruce Meadows and offers a great view of the surrounding area, much of which has burned in the past 20 years. The lookout is no longer used and looks like it could topple at … Continue reading