Mickey's Spire

Mickey's Spire is a mountain summit in the Sawtooth Range in central Idaho with a distinctive pointed peak. The mountain stands as the fourth highest summit in the range and sits south of Thompson Peak.

The first recorded climb of this peak took place in 1934 by the Iowa Mountaineers, who initially called it Thompson South Summit. The formation received its current name in 1948 based on its distinctive pointed shape.

The peak received its current name in 1948, reflecting its distinctive spire formation, while mountaineers named the neighboring formation Anna's Pinnacle.

Reaching this summit requires advanced climbing skills and technical ability. Multiple routes with varying difficulty levels lead to the peak, some featuring steep rock sections with exposed terrain.

The peak features a sequence of rock towers along the summit ridge that offer varied climbing challenges. These formations create complex terrain that tests climbers with different technical demands.

Location: Idaho

GPS coordinates: 44.13847,-115.01238

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:30