Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 221 of the book. One route is suggested in the write-up and one is listed as possible. See below for a description of the suggested route (which has now been climbed) on this rugged peak. USGS Boulder Chain Lakes This route is not in the book. Judi Steciak and Carl … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak/Carl Hamke, Derek Percoski, Dave Pahlas and John Platt provided the following route information. Taylor Amato climbed the peak’s Northeast Ridge which was likely the first ascent via that gnarly ridge. Read about his route at this link: Northeast Ridge. Lonesome Peak towers over Lonesome Lake. The peak is located at the West … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the following West Face Route information. See their article on the Missing Eleveners in the Climbing History Section of this site. Livingston Douglas climbed a variation of the West Face Route. His route description is found farther down the page. Howard Peak’s lower summit is known as Mustang … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. It is perhaps, the second most difficult Idaho 11er (behind True Grit), Derek Percoski provided the East Ridge route. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the South Ridge route. Updated August 2020 Ranked as the 103rd-highest peak in the State of Idaho, Boulder Lake Peak is just shy of being a member of … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Pat McGrane says that it is “arguably the finest peak in the Pioneers.” Use this link to read Pat McGrane’s Wildhorse Classics Guide which includes many challenging technical climbs on the peak. Please note it is identified in Pat’s guide as Peak 11280. The Lists of John website lists the elevation as 11,300 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Judi Steciak and Carl Hamke provided the following route information. See their article on the Missing Eleveners in the Climbing History Section of this site. Recess Peak is located south of The Fin and is accessed via Copper Basin. There is no easy access to this summit. Use the links below to read about … Continue reading