This peak is not in the book. This peak is one of 5 ranked peaks that form the Northern Sawtooth Escarpmemt. This impressive front starts in the north on McGown Peak and then runs south including Peak 9820 (sometimes called McGown Twin or Mystery Peak), Peak 9709/The Wall, Peak 9565 and Alpine Peak. This long ridge is visible from ID-21 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This unnamed and remote summit is located east of Banner Summit. Swamp Creek flows along the peak’s West and North Slopes and Trap Creek is to the south. USGS Banner Summit Access The closest access is either from ID-21 near Banner Summit and the signed Bench Creek Trailhead/FST-024 or via the Swamp Creek … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9220 is located southeast of Copper Mountain. The two peaks are joined by a ridge. This peak is popular with backcountry skiers when safe snow conditions exist. Use the link below to read John Platt’s trip report for a skiing traverse in this area. During the Summer, hiking this summit will not … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Thatcher Peak is the northernmost Sawtooth Range peak. It is located due north of Copper Mountain. USGS Banner Summit Access Access the peak from the point where ID-21 makes a 110-degree turn at the base of the peak’s North Ridge. North Ridge, Class 2 The North Ridge is a relatively straight shot to … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9860 is located next to Mattingly Peak and west of Alturas Lake. Climb the peak from the Mattingly Peak/Peak 9860 saddle. See the Mattingly Peak page for directions. USGS Snowyside Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak is located east of the Lost River Range Crest and due east of Jaggle Benchmark and Peak 10571. Use the directions for Jaggle Benchmark and Peak 10571 in the book to access this peak (Pages 288-289). USGS Sunset Peak … Continue reading