Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 175 of the book. The exact location of a number of formations located above Redfish Lake Creek have been subject to conjecture. This is primarily because there were no USGS quads available when the formations were named. Thanks to Brian Westphal and Kaden Platt we now have exact location and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published April 2026 Mikes Needle is located southwest of “Perforated Pinnacle.” USGS Warbonnet Peak North Face, Class 3 Follow the ridge from Perforated Pinnacle to the north face. Climb the face with, according to Lyman Dye, no route-finding difficulties. The last 20 to 30 feet are steep. … Continue reading
There is limited climbing and access information for this formation and its neighbors (Steeple Tower and Splinter Tower) on Page 176 of the book. Brian Westphal with on the ground reconnaissance from Kaden Platt 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 … Continue reading
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 with on the ground reconnaissance from Kaden Platt 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 … 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