There is limited climbing and access information for this formation and its neighbors (Thimble Tower and Splinter Tower) on Page 176 of the book. Brian Westphal has carefully evaluated the LiDAR data, researched the historical record, and pinned down the exact location, elevation, and prominence of all three towers. He has significantly updated the information found in the book. I … Continue reading
There is limited climbing and access information for this formation and its neighbors (Thimble Tower and Steeple Tower) on Page 176 of the book. Brian Westphal has carefully evaluated the LiDAR data, researched the historical record, and pinned down the exact location, elevation, and prominence of all three towers. He has significantly updated the information found in the book. I … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. The USGS quad shows an elevation of 10,027 feet. Published March 2026 This remote Boulder Mountain summit is located north-northwest of Meridian Peak. USGS Meridian Peak Access The easiest access to this peak is from the south via Hunter Creek [same approach as … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. The USGS quad shows an elevation of 10,900 feet and a prominence of 240 feet. Published March 2026 This peak is located east of Sheephead Peak on the main Lost River Range crest It sits on a ridge line that runs east toward … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. The USGS quad shows an elevation of 5,860 feet. The change in elevation moved the summit of Howard Mountain to an adjacent point. As of this date, peakbagger.com still shows this point as the summit of Howard Mountain. Published March 2026 Peak 5842 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR updates. The USGS quad shows an elevation of 5,788 feet. Published March 2026 Peak 5817 sits east of the Salmon River and is just southeast of the junction of US-93 and ID-75 south of Challis. This is the second leg of a 2-peak adventure … Continue reading