Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 338 of the book. Published January 2023 Sheep Creek Peak is the high point on a ridgeline at the headwaters of Sheep Creek in the Snake River Range. Sheep Creek Trail/FST-096 gets you in the neighborhood but not to the summit. If combined with a climb of Sheep Mountain (9,700 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 9940 is located on a high ridgeline that connects Sheep Creek Peak (9,950 feet) with Sheep Mountain (9,700 feet). It can be climbed directly from the Sheep Creek Trail or in combination with Sheep Creek Peak and Sheep Mountain in a lengthy, up-and-down, ridge traverse. USGS Thompson Peak Access … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This was the first Idaho peak I climbed. My great aunt Ethel and her husband Paul had a cabin on the west side of Booth Canyon. It was a nice hike to climb from the cabin up the ridgeline to the summit. Thanks to Livingston Douglas, the peak is now on the website … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 7843 is a hidden summit that is located on the west side of Burnt Canyon just up from Mike Spencer Canyon to the north. This is the third leg of a 3-peak adventure that includes Ross Peak, Peak 8191, and Peak 7843. This journey covers 10.2 miles with 3,325 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Ross Peak is located northeast of Swan Valley, Idaho. The easiest approach is from Rainey Creek Road/FSR-257 to its south. This is the first leg of a 3-peak adventure that includes Ross Peak, Peak 8191, and Peak 7843. This journey covers 10.2 miles with 3,325 feet of elevation gain round … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published January 2023 Peak 8191 is located northeast of Swan Valley, Idaho. It towers over nearby Burnt Canyon. This is the second leg of a 3-peak adventure that includes Ross Peak, Peak 8191, and Peak 7843. This journey covers 10.2 miles with 3,325 feet of elevation gain round trip. USGS Swan Valley Access … Continue reading