April 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  

Johnstone Peak – A View of the Pioneer Mountain Range

Johnstone Peak is about seven miles from my driveway.  At a shade under 10,000 feet in elevation (9,949) it is known as a great perch for a spectacular view of the Pioneer Mountain Range.  I have considered ascending Johnstone Peak for almost 30 years.  During that time I have hiked and mountain biked on […]

On Top of the Boulder Mountains – Ryan Peak

At 11,714 feet in elevation, Ryan Peak is the tallest of the Boulder mountains of Idaho.  From the North Fork of the Wood River trail-head in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), Ryan Peak rises almost a mile in the sky (5,172 feet).

 

Ryan Peak from the east – courtesy Summit Post.

[…]

Saturday Amongst the Boulder Peaks

The Boulder’s are one of five mountain ranges that come together in what I consider my backyard and most others think of making up the Sun Valley area.  Along with the Boulder’s, the Pioneer, Smoky, Sawtooth and White Cloud mountains consist of over 1.1 million acres of protected land.  The Boulder’s have a plethora […]