Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 252 of the book. The book describes two routes, one for the southeast face and one for the south ridge. There are problems with both routes. In my opinion, the south ridge route is not practical for two reasons. First, the Forest Service has abandoned the Johnstone Pass Trail (because … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 253-254. Derek Percoski recommends upgrading the Southwest Ridge Route found in the book to Class 3 noting “It’s tough trying to choose ratings for gray areas, but I would for sure call that one Class 3. Maybe I wasn’t looking side to side as much for bypasses.” Updated September 2019 … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 251 of the book. The book covers the peak’s Southeast Ridge Route. Since the publication of the book, I climbed the peak via Big Basin and the peak’s North Ridge and added a route description and photos. Livingston Douglas added two new routes, the South Face/Gully Route and Southeast Ridge … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 276 of the book. The West Ridge and Southwest Face Routes are discussed in the book. This page includes route information for the Northeast Face/Northeast Ridge. This route is now more popular than the West Ridge. Also, check out the view from Leatherman’s summit through Larry Prescott’s photo essay. Updated November … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 304 of the book. Based on LiDAR measurements the elevation of this peak has changed from the map figures. For those wishing for more route detail, Livingston Douglas has added more detailed route information and new photos. Updated December 2023 This peak is the officially named Gilmore Peak. When I … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 149-151 of the book. Please note that the book used an older spelling for the peak “Steele Mountain.” I have climbed this peak 4 times. It’s a good day trip from Boise. I have only climbed the West Ridge. There are 7 routes in the book. USGS Rocky Bar … Continue reading