Elevation: 10,127 ft
Prominence: 242
This peak is not in the book. Brian Westphal provided the literature citation: Seven Pinnacles of Verita Ridge by Dan Davis, AAJ, Vol. 13, Issue 2, 1963. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Kaden Platt added his route and photos below. Updated August 2026
Damocles is situated on the northeast ridge of Monte Verita between Tilted Slab Pinnacle and Leaning Tower. This section of the Verita Ridge is a conglomeration of granite towers. The first ascent was by Fred Beckey and Dan Davis in 1963. USGS Warbonnet Peak
The section of the Monte Verita Ridge Complex surrounding Peak 10100 and Monte Verita. Ray Brooks Photo
Peak 10100 with The Leaning Tower of Pisa on the right. Ray Brooks Photo
Northeast Face, YDS 5.4 by Kaden Platt
This is the route described in the AAC. After reaching the corridor, scramble up class 4 to the Damocles/Tilted Slab col. Easy scrambling towards the N face of Damocles until you reach a overhanging corner. Scramble down 20 feet from here to a narrow ledge, traverse this ledge to a small chimney, take the chimney until it becomes a wide crack. Either climb the wide crack, or easy slab to the summit.
Route topo from the East. ‘xx’ is a large chockstone that could be used to rappel. Kaden Platt Photo
Damocals and Tilted Slab from the South. Kaden Platt Photo
North face of Damocles. Kaden Platt Photo
North face of Damocles. Line drawn shows where you drop down to the ledge traverse. Kaden Platt Photo
Additional Resources
Regions: Sawtooth Range->Verita Ridge->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range
First Ascent Information:
- First Ascent Year: 1963
- Season: Summer
- Route: Northeast to South to East to South
- Party: Fred Beckey and Steve Marts
Longitude: -115.04515 Latitude: 44.07234