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

Mount Heyburn

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 171-173 of the book. The only route on this page is the Stur Chimney. Elevation is based on recent LiDAR measurements. The USGS Quad shows an elevation of 10220. Updated November 2025 Mount Heyburn is, perhaps, the most visible of all the Sawtooth Range peaks. It towers over Redfish Lake … Continue reading

Mount Idaho

Mount Idaho's standard rute climbs to the skyline ridge, follows the ridge until a ledge leads out on to the west face.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 277-278 of the book. Also see Wes Collin’s article on The Lost River Traverse in the Climbing History section. Updated December 2024 Mount Idaho is located in the Lost River Mountain Range in the Challis National Forest. One of nine Idaho 12ers, Mount Idaho at 12,065 feet is the 7th-highest … Continue reading

Quicksilver Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 345 of the book. The access for this peak detailed in the book is now blocked by a “No Trespassing” sign. The new access route leaves from the top of Toy Pass. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated June 2019 While … Continue reading

OWYHEE MOUNTAINS

The Owyhee Mountains are discussed on Pages 343-347 of the book. The website contains significant updates and expands on the book’s content. See the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range discussed on this website. There is a lot of private property in the Owyhees so make sure you hiking routes are on public land. … Continue reading

Cedar Creek Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 353 of the book. Rick Baugher and Livingston Douglas have provided the updates found below. The book’s USGS quadrangle designation is in error. The correct USGS quad is North Heglar Canyon. Updated November 2018 2007 Update by Rick Baugher The following trip report and photo was supplied by Rick Baugher. … Continue reading