Peak 11163 (North Cabin Mountain)

North Cabin Mountain from Lime Mountain.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 263 of the book. This peak is identified as Cabin Mountain’s North Summit in the book. Livingston Douglas added the southwest ridge route set out below as well as additional photos. Updated November 2020 Peak 11163 is the north summit of Cabin Mountain. It is also known as North Cabin … Continue reading

Shares Snout

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas contributed a photo to this entry. Updated November 2022 Shares Snout is a distinctive rocky summit on the northern fringes of the Owyhee Mountains. It has a rocky summit which requires a short rock climb but is otherwise a walk-up.  USGS Opalene Gulch Access Coyote Grade Road. This road is easily … Continue reading

Peak 10878

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas climbed the northeast ridge in 2021 which was likely a first ascent. His route description is set out below. Updated November 2021 Peak 10878 sits on a connecting ridgeline due north of Doublespring Peak. I climbed the peak on my way to the summit of Doublespring Peak. USGS Borah Peak Access … Continue reading

Pilot Peak 8420

This peak is not in the book. Pilot Peak has two summits and a long East-West summit ridge. It is located east of the South Fork Salmon River in the northern part of the Salmon River Mountains. A fire lookout sits on its [lower] West Summit. This summit is designated as the named peak. It has only 120 feet of … Continue reading

Packer John Mountain

This peak is not in the book. Packer John Mountain is located in the North Fork Range, east of ID-55. The peak has a long North-South summit ridge which was once the home of a fire lookout. The true summit is farther south and almost 50 feet higher. USGS Packer John Mountain Access and Routes (Class 2) The North Fork … Continue reading

Puhitempi Kuaikatete

This peak is not in the book. This peak was formerly known as Squaw Butte. In 2022 the word “squaw” was removed from all geographic names in the United States. I have not found a translation for the name which is of Native American origin. Access is now apparently closed to the public. In April 2017, there were no “Private Property-No … Continue reading