Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 117-118 of the book. Big Baldy Peak is one of my favorite climbs. This massive summit, which should be on every hiker’s to-do list, is an island in the sky. It anchors the east end of Big Baldy Ridge which runs east from Pistol Rock. It is the highest Salmon … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 223 of the book. I added several photos by Pat McGrane which show the ridge’s granite terrain. Updated October 2018 Peak 11272 is an impressive, pyramidal-shaped granite mountain that culminates in a pointed summit block that barely accommodates two climbers. It currently resides at #5 on my list of Favorite Idaho … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 171-173 of the book. The only route on this page is the Stur Chimney. Updated September 2019 Mount Heyburn is, perhaps, the most visible of all the Sawtooth Range peaks. It towers over Redfish Lake and immediately draws the interest of both climbers and photographers. All of the routes leading … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 277-278 of the book. Also see Wes Collin’s article on The Lost River Traverse in the Climbing History section. Updated December 2024 Mount Idaho is located in the Lost River Mountain Range in the Challis National Forest. One of nine Idaho 12ers, Mount Idaho at 12,065 feet is the 7th-highest … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 345 of the book. The access for this peak detailed in the book is now blocked by a “No Trespassing” sign. The new access route leaves from the top of Toy Pass. Also see the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. Updated June 2019 While … Continue reading
The Owyhee Mountains are discussed on Pages 343-347 of the book. The website contains significant updates and expands on the book’s content. See the Owyhee Mountains Peaks List for all of the peaks in this range. The Owyhee Mountains are an incredible mountain uplands that are still mostly unknown to most Idahoans. These mountains cover Idaho’s entire southwestern corner and spill … Continue reading