Tomahawk by Brian Westphal

Elevation: 10,004 ft
Prominence: 86

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This formation is not in the book. Published August 2026


This spire is located next to El Pima aka Fishhook Spire. Jack Schwabland published an article in the 1950 American Alpine Journal covering a number of 1948 Class 6 climbs in the Sawtooths. AAJ, V. 7 N. 4 (1950) Although this article did not mentioned in the Tomahawk he provided a sketch map and notes to the Iowa Mountaineers sometime later in the early 1950’s, see below. USGS Warbonnet Peak

“Climbed by 1948 Mountaineer party–class 4, fun. Right next to Fishhook. I would say Tomahawk and Fishhook on one day worth while.” —Jack Schwabland

Jack Schwabland’s notes sent to the Iowa Mountaineers

Schwabland’s sketch map.

The South-East-face of Fishhook Spire, at top center.  Becky route follows line of weakness to notch, at right of hook, then goes behind the spire. Ray Brooks Photo

El Pima (formerly Fishhook Spire) at top center and Tomahawk on the right. Ray Brooks Photo

El Pima/Fishook on the left and the Tomahawk on the right. Kaden Platt Photo

Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range

Longitude: -115.04620634   Latitude: 44.081099638

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