Shorty Peak is not in the book. Updated August 2025 Shorty Peak is capped by a classic fire lookout which is reached via a 2.5-mile hike. The summit is actually the lower summit of Lone Tree Peak (6,771 feet). The Forest Service rents the lookout to the public on a “first come, first serve basis.” USGS Shorty Peak Use the … Continue reading
Slick Rock is an impressive, thousand-foot high, granite wall along the Yellow Pine Road [See (B)(3) on Page 136]. The following information was not included in the book because the book was limited to peaks and similar formations. Nevertheless, the wall is a favorite for Idaho rock climbers and a great place to train for technical climbing. I believe, but … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 111 of the book. Updated August 2019 At the time the book was published, I had not climbed Slab Butte and only one climber had reported climbing the peak. On September 17, 2000, I finally made it to the mountain. Slab Butte is a fish fin-shaped summit composed of good, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 124-125 of the book. BE CAREFUL Knuckle Peak, the most impressive feature of the Bighorn Crags, is the highest point on Fishfin Ridge. The peak was first climbed by Lincoln Hales and Pete Shoening in 1955. First a couple of photos and then 2 routes not included in the book. … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Below you will find John Platt’s new and interesting route for this peak. Updated April 2018 This peak, one of 3 Idaho summits named Boulder Mountain, offers great views and is one of the easier summits to climb in the McCall area. As of July 2001, … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 114 of the book. Michael Stoger and his climbing partners put up many new routes on this peak’s North Face between 2002 and 2004. Thanks to Mike, these routes are documented below. Jughandle Mountain is probably the most popular summit in the Western Salmon River Mountains. Its popularity is due … Continue reading