ACCESS UPDATES: Click For Updates The White Knob Mountains are a compact group of sedimentary peaks located west of Mackay. The range’s west to east trending crest is about 30 miles in length and 10 miles in width. The East Fork Big Lost River and the Big Lost River almost completely encircle the White Knob Mountains, forming the range’s southern, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 224-226 of the book. Castle Peak doesn’t reach 12,000 feet but it is every bit as impressive and as difficult to climb as the 12ers. It is also, in my opinion, one of the Idaho’s Top Ten Peaks when it comes to beauty. I hope that the following photos support … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 227 of the book. The trail to Horton Peak is a popular hike in the Summer and for good reason. The view of the massive White Cloud Mountains is impressive. The view of the Sawtooth Range is equally breathtaking. The trail climbs to the summit in 3.0 miles with just … Continue reading
The White Cloud Mountains are discussed on Pages 218-231 of the book. The White Cloud Mountains are located southeast of Stanley in an oval-shaped range that is about 22 miles long and 20 miles wide. The range lies within the boundaries of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA). In August 2015, a large portion of the White Clouds Mountains (and … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 253 of the book. Pyramid Peak sits due east of Altair Peak and north of Bellas Lakes Basin. The basin is reached by a good trail. USGS Big Black Dome Here are a few photos taken along the route. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 254 of the book. The book identifies Point 11887 (which is a spot elevation) as the peak’s true summit. Many who have climbed this peak, myself included, believe that the northernmost high point is the true summit. Derek Percoski discusses this issue below. Thanks to his work, Lists of John … Continue reading