This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 8817 is located on the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness between Coin Mountain and Peak 9001. It sits above the Missouri Creek drainage. John Platt’s trip report for his traverse from The Pinnacles is linked below and is the basis for the routes set … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 This peak is located just northwest of Pinnacles Peak on the north side of the Missouri Creek drainage. This peak forms part of the boundary for the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. USGS Edwardsburg Access See the Pinnacles Peak page Southwest Ridge, Class 3 Climb from Missouri Creek. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Warm Lake Point is located east of the north end of Warm Lake and the Warm Lake Lodge. While few have paid attention to this forested peak, John Platt recognized it as a potential Spring skiing opportunity. John’s trip report is linked below. USGS Warm Lake Access FS-411 and FS-411A … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 7978 is located north of Big Creek Summit and Warm Lake Highway. Like many Lick Creek Range peaks, the actual summit is formed by a granite boulder which makes the final ascent difficult. USGS Gold Fork Rock Access There are two ways to access this peak. The first is … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published August 2019 Peak 8482 is located south of Warren, Idaho above Bear Lake and between the Secesch River and the South Fork Salmon River. This area is seldom visited but is well worth the effort. USGS Pony Meadows Access From Warren, Idaho drive southeast on FS-340 for 1.6 miles. Turn left/south on … Continue reading
This area is bounded by the main Salmon River in the east and north, Panther Creek in the west, and the road over Morgan Creek Summit in the south. The Salmon River Ridge is the dominant feature in this region which is characterized by high, rolling ridges, thick forests and massive viewpoints. The Salmon River Ridge Road/FS-020 traverses the ridge … Continue reading