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Evilio Echeverria was on a personal quest to explore the world when he arrived in Sun Valley from Chile in 1953. He took a job as a waiter at the lodge where he met Louis Stur. Stur quickly invited him into his climbing circle and the two shared many adventures over the next 3 years. The following photos were provided by Dr. Echevarria. The photos document a period during which written Idaho mountaineering history is hard to find. Dr. Echevarria contributed to the second edition of the book.
![The north ridge in front and the NE face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00037.jpg)
The North Ridge in front and the Northeast Face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Hyndman Peak from the NNW. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG12.jpg)
Hyndman Peak as viewed from the NNW. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![This shot was taken in Wildhorse Canyon while Evilio Echevarria and Louis Stur were approaching the north face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00029.jpg)
Approaching the North Face of Hyndman Peak from Wildhorse Canyon. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![The north face of Goat Mountain. Francis Willmarth of Berkley, California. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00047.jpg)
The North Face of Goat Mountain. Francis Willmarth of Berkeley, California. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Old Hyndman viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00054.jpg)
Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Old Hyndman viewed from upper Wildhorse Creek. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00062.jpg)
Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from Upper Wildhorse Creek. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![The west northwest side of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00071.jpg)
The WNW Side of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Francis Willmarth roping up on the north face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00081.jpg)
Francis Willmarth roping up on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Hyndman Peak and surrounding environs viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00091.jpg)
Hyndman Peak and surrounding environs as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Old Hyndman Peak viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00101.jpg)
Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![The north face of Leatherman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00111.jpg)
The North Face of Leatherman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Peak 11090 unnamed in 1954 and unnamed today. Viewed from Borah's summit. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00121.jpg)
Peak 11090 as viewed from the summit of Mount Borah. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![This is the summit ridge of what Louis Stur called Mount Hancher. (Ed. Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time.) Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0013.jpg)
This is the summit ridge of what Louis Stur called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Loius Stur on the summit what he called Mount Hancher. (Ed. Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time.) Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00141.jpg)
Louis Stur on the summit what he called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Loius Stur on the summit ridge of what he called Mount Hancher. (Ed. Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time.) Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00151.jpg)
Louis Stur on the summit ridge of what he called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![A panorama from Packrat Peak on the left, Monte Verita and then Warbonnett Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0016.jpg)
A panoramic view (left to right): Packrat Peak, Monte Verita and Warbonnett Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Louis Stur ascending a slope in the Sawtooth Mountains. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_00171.jpg)
Louis Stur ascending a slope in the Sawtooth Mountains. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Louis Stur and Freddi Haemisaeger on top of Horstman Peak in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG13.jpg)
Louis Stur and Freddi Haemisaeger on top of Horstman Peak in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![This shot was taken looking north from the summit ridge of Mount Bush during a solo attempt on the peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0018.jpg)
Looking north from the summit ridge of Mount Bush during a solo attempt on the peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Mount Bush viewed from the northeast. Evilio Echevaria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0019.jpg)
Mount Bush as viewed from the northeast. Evilio Echevaria Photo
![Mount Bush viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0020.jpg)
Mount Bush as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Francis Willmarth surveying an approaching thunderstorm during a 1954 attempt on the north face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT000637.jpg)
Francis Willmarth surveying an approaching thunderstorm during a 1954 attempt on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![Evilio Echevarria during an attempt on the north face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT000426.jpg)
Evilio Echevarria during an attempt on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
![The final climb up Borah viewed from Chicken Out Ridge in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo](https://www.idahoaclimbingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0002-0011.jpg)
The final climb up Mount Borah as viewed from Chicken-Out Ridge in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo