Little Sister Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 308 of the book. Little Sister Peak and Big Sister Peak are most often climbed from Mud Springs. Both peaks are climbed as part of the Lemhi Enchainment, Little Sister Peak to Foss Mountain Route pioneered by Larry Prescott.  Use the links below to read about recent climbs. Class 2. … Continue reading

Heart Mountain

Heart Mountain viewed from the summit of Diamond Peak. Michael Darcy Photo

Climbing and access information for the north ridge of this peak is on Page 327 of the book. Livingston Douglas added the two new routes set out below. Updated November 2020 Heart Mountain is a Beaverhead peak that you do not hear climbers discussing because it’s tucked away in a seldom-visited section of the range and is overshadowed by nearby … Continue reading

Baldy Mountain 9835

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 339 of the book. Livingston Douglas has provided an expanded and updated route description for this peak which is set out below. He also provided a new photo of the peak. Updated November 2024 Baldy Mountain (9,835 feet) is the 2nd-highest of four Idaho peaks named Baldy Mountain. It is … Continue reading

Clifty Mountain

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 51 of the book. Clifty Peak, which has 2,165 feet of prominence, appears to be gaining in popularity as the population of northern Idaho grows. Here is another take on the access which updates the information in the book. USGS Clifty Mountain The Clifty Mountain Trail/FST-182 takes you from the … Continue reading

Sunset Cone

Livingston Douglas pointed out a new development. “Sunset Cone is in a restricted area of Craters of the Moon National Monument. You must obtain a free, 1-day wilderness permit to climb in this area. The permit is available at the Visitor Center. Be sure to carry it with you when you do this climb.” Livingston has also added detailed hiking … Continue reading

Swanson Peak

Swanson Peak viewed from Sunny Bar Peak.

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 310 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided route information for the complete south ridge and the west ridge. Updated December 2019 Swanson Peak is located just northwest of the Pass Creek/Uncle Ike Pass in the southern Lemhi Range. Use the link below to read Larry Prescott’s 2016 trip report for … Continue reading