This peak is not in the book. Derek Percoski provided the photos and route information. Updated August 2020 This occasionally climbed 10,000-foot Sawtooth peak is located due south of the west end of Toxaway Lake and NNW of Snowyside Peak. Derek Percoski reports “Over the years out of the thousands of backpackers that come to the area, each peak probably … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9844 is located due west of Hidden Lake. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. I believe it is probable that Derek accomplished the first ascent of this out of the way summit. Published October 2020 Peak 10059 is located on the main Sawtooth Crest NNW of Hidden Lake and midway between Elk Peak and Mount Cramer. The routes set out below both end with the same Class-4 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Updated November 2020 Peak 10060 is located on the main Sawtooth Crest midway between Elk Peak and Mount Cramer. USGS Warbonnet Peak Access FST-101/FST-154, Redfish Lake Creek Trail [(A)(6)(b) Pages 206-207]. Take the Redfish Lake Shuttle to reach the starting point. Without the shuttle would require a high fitness level to climb the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Given its location near many famous peaks (Warbonnett and the Verita Ridge complex for example), it has surprisingly been long overlooked by the many climbers who have visited the area since the 1940s. Derek Percoski climbed this peak in 2024. His climb was possibly a first ascent. His route and photos are set … Continue reading
The exact location of this formation has not been pinned down until recently. Thanks to Derek Percoski I believe this formation’s location is now correctly identified. Some of the confusion was based on the Iowa Mountaineers 1961 AAJ a report that located the formation “west” of Quartzite Peak. Derek summed up his investigation as follows: “I tried to follow their … Continue reading