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Boise County has only 3 remaining unclimbed 10k+ peaks, all deep in the heart of the Sawtooth Wilderness. But I have been increasing my trail running mileage for months, and these peaks presented the perfect chance to test my abilities.
Ruby Dome is the highest peak in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada. I've heard the phrase "best kept secret" thrown around a lot when talking about different wild places, but the Ruby Mountains truly earn the title. We visited this beautiful wilderness full of towering peaks and alpine lakes on 4th of July and only saw one other group. Brilliant.
Dixie Butte - a 7,500' peak with a road to the top. Sound boring? Try it in the winter. What may otherwise be a slog up a dusty double track becomes a trek through a peaceful and empty forest. And don't let the height fool you - once you break above treeline you're treated to views often reserved for peaks with 5-digit elevations.
With a name like "Nip Benchmark," I don't blame you for being underwhelmed. And it's true. It's really not much of a peak - you can hardly even tell where to top is. Only a hair over 300' of prominence. In fact there is only one thing that makes this peak stand out, and that is the magic word Location.
Looking for a good peak to get your peakbagging toes wet? In June, 2016 we found a great beginner peak: Rock Roll Peak near Ketchum, ID. And if you get to the top and still want more, get some scrambling with a short hike to a neighboring peak.
The North Fork Owyhee Wilderness (NFO) must be one of the least visited wilderness areas in Idaho, if not the country. Without the dramatic, sweeping canyons of nearby areas, it's a bit of a mystery. However, on our second excursion into the area this spring we found a reason the NFO should be on every Idaho backpacker's shortlist.
For our first trip out of the city of Quito, we went to Mitad del Mundo, or “Middle of the World.” We liked parts of it, could’ve passed on others. Read all about it, including our favorite stop on the tour.