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Guided Climbing, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing in the Sawtooth Mountains Near Sun Valley, Stanley and Boise, Idaho

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Heyburn North Couloir

Heyburn North Couloir

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October 20, 2014

Also known as the Petzoldt Couloir, the North Couloir on Mount Heyburn can be skied in a long day or […]

Mount Borah – North Face

Mount Borah – North Face

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October 16, 2014

North Face – III AI 3 This is the classic alpine climb in Idaho. By late summer the route generally […]

Horstmann Peak

Horstmann Peak

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Sickle Couloir – Steep Snow/Ice/5th class This route has become popular in recent years for skiers looking to descend this […]

McGown Peak

McGown Peak

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North Couloir – Steep Snow/4th class Situated prominently above Stanley Lake, McGown Peak is the most photographed mountain in the […]

Grand Mogul

Grand Mogul

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Chockstone/Boyscout couloir – Steep Snow/5.4 This is another classic Sawtooth snow climb and is accessed via the boat shuttle across […]

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