Castle Peak, Mountain summit in Idaho, United States.
Castle Peak rises to 11,815 feet in the White Cloud Mountains, featuring steep rock faces and extensive talus slopes along its ridges.
The mountain recorded its first documented ascent in 1912, while mountaineers completed the initial winter climb in 1971 under severe conditions.
The peak stands as a central figure in Idaho's mountaineering community, drawing technical climbers through its Southwest Face and Big Gully routes.
Climbers need advanced alpine skills and proper equipment to tackle the challenging routes, particularly considering the rapid weather changes at high elevations.
The mountain maintains a prominence of 4,035 feet, ranking among Idaho's top peaks despite not reaching the 12,000-foot elevation mark.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 44.03981,-114.58698
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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