Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 304 of the book. This “Point” is a peak in every respect. It is a great hike via its deteriorating trail. In 1992, the trail to the abandoned lookout was in fair shape. We spotted sign of goats on the ridge south of the summit. Nearby Bear Mountain can be … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 303-304 of the book. Livingston Douglas added additional photos. LiDAR measurements have increased the elevation of this peak by 4 feet. Updated November 2024 Portland Mountain is located due west of the ghost town of Gilmore, Idaho and east of the main Lemhi Crest. USGS Gilmore … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 267 of the book. Updated November 2021 Metaxy Peak is located between Mount Darcy and Pahsimeroi Pyramid on the main Pahsimeroi Crest. USGS Grouse Creek Mountain Access This is the first leg of a 2-peak journey that includes Metaxy Peak and Pahsimeroi Pyramid (10,749 feet). It covers 7.5 miles with 3,650 … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 161-162 of the book. Thompson Peak is the highest Sawtooth Range peak. It is usually climbed via a challenging Class 3 scramble up the South Couloir. The book also details but a number of challenging but seldom repeated technical lines for rock climbers. USGS Stanley Lake … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 289 of the book. King Mountain is one of the most massive peaks in the State of Idaho. It is the 168th-highest Idaho summit and, in terms of prominence, it ranks #50. It is a great mountain by any measure. As a result of the mapmakers placing the peak’s name … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 324 of the book. Updated November 2019 Although this peak has only 289 feet of prominence, it sits on the Continental Divide at the apex of a complex ridge system which makes it an attractive goal. USGS Morrison Lake … Continue reading