Cougar Peak

Cougar Peak’s summit viewed from the North Ridge. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. Published August 2020 Cougar Peak is located south-southeast of Edwardsburg on the west side of scenic Cougar Basin. USGS Edwardsburg Access Access is via the Cougar Basin Trail/FST-004 [(B)(3.2)(c) on Page 137] North Ridge, Class 2 Use the links below to read about the trail and … Continue reading

Marble Mountain

Marble Mountain from Center Mountain. Dave Pahlas Photo

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. Published August 2020 Marble Mountain is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness southeast of Edwardsburg. It is a big peak with nearly a thousand feet of prominence. USGS Edwardsburg Access Access is via the Cougar Basin Trail/FST-004 [(B)(3.2)(c) on Page 137] South … Continue reading

Taylor Mountain 8644

Taylor Mountain viewed from the Southeast. John Platt Photo

This peak is not in the book. Published May 2020 This Taylor Mountain, one of four Idaho peaks with this name, is the highest point in the Red Hills. The Red Hills are a subrange of the Lost River Range located between the Lost River Range’s crest and the Little Lost River Valley. This peak’s north face rises up abruptly … Continue reading

Peak 9743 (Waterfall Creek Peak)

Waterfall Creek Peak looking up the northwest ridge. Dave Pahlas Photo

This peak is not in the book. Thanks to Dave Pahlas for the route information. His trip report is linked below. Published September 2019 Peak 9743 is located between Aggipah Mountain and Sheepeater Mountain on the West Side of Ship Island Lake. USGS Mount McGuire Access Access this peak from Ship Island Lake [(H)(4.1.1)(a),(a.2) and (a.2.1) on Pages 143-144]. Northwest … Continue reading

Peak 9854 (Little Baron Peak)

Little Baron Peak’s south face. Dave Pahlas Photo

This peak is not in the book. This peak is located in the upper reaches of Fishhook Creek due east of Baron Peak. USGS Stanley Lake Access Fishhook Creek [(A)(6)(d.1) on Page 208] South Face, Class 2+ Dave Pahlas and John Fadgen climbed the South Face using the line up the gully that leads directly to the summit. Dave reports: … Continue reading