This peak is not in the book. Monroe Butte is located south of Iron Mountain on a high ridge that parallels the Snake River and the Idaho/Oregon border. This peak can be reached after a short hike. The view from the summit is massive. USGS Monroe Butte Access Drive US-95 10.0 miles north of Weiser and turn onto FS-600/Mann Creek … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Erik Pohlmann provided the beta for this peak. Cathedral Rocks is located due east of Danskin Peak and west of the South Fork Boise River. This formation contains several imposing towers, the highest of which has over 280 feet of prominence. Despite its impressive dimensions, it has been ignored by climbers and peakbaggers. … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This peak was updated as result of the name change to Squaw Butte which is now officially Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete. Updated December 2022 Peak 5894 is the second highest point on the Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete massif. Most people incorrectly believe that the summit of Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Kateteis at a fire lookout located at the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 3500 is located on the southwest fringe of the West Mountains north of Emmett, Idaho. You can ascend to this summit via a 4WD road in less than 0.4 miles and 350 feet of elevation gain. The views from the summit are well worth the effort. USGS Northeast Emmett To reach the … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9005 may not be very high but offers excellent views of the higher Sawtooth Mountains to the south and great views of the Salmon River Mountains. USGS Banner Summit In May 2017, I started my hike at the Trap Creek Campground and headed northwest to gain the ridge between Trap Creek and … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Peak 9290 sits on a North-South divide that starts on Copper Mountain in the north and runs south to Peak 8916. There are 5 ranked peaks on the divide. ID-21 is on the west side of the divide. All of the peaks can be accessed from the area near Banner Summit. The highway, … Continue reading