El’ Capitan is one of the Iconic peaks of Rocky Mountains and the state of Idaho. On this day I am hiking and scrambling off-trail in the backcountry to find new views and perspectives of the mountain. I decide to get off trail and scramble up to and traverse the northern ridgeline of the Pettit Read More…
Sawtooths
Fire in the Yard: The Ross Fork
The Ross Fork Fire in the Sawtooth Wilderness and Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) is a challenging wildfire for the community. Information about the incident is [here] It has spread into and burned remote areas utilized by recreationists. The Ross Fork Fire as also burned out drainages with cabins and reached into the tiny enclaves Read More…
Sunday Stroll Up Boundary Creek.
Linda and I decided to take a stroll with The Border Collies on Sunday morning. Our stroll was The Boundary Creek hike in the White Cloud Mountains. The views of the Sawtooth Mountains from the trail are as good as it gets. The Trailhead for Boundary Creek is east of the National Fish Hatchery just Read More…