IDAHO: A Climbing Guide

Tag: 1950s

  • Dr. Evilio Echevarria

    Dr. Evilio Echevarria

    Evilio Echeverria was on a personal quest to explore the world when he arrived in Sun Valley from Chile in 1953. He took a job as a waiter at the lodge where he met Louis Stur. Stur quickly invited him into his climbing circle and the two shared many adventures over the next 3 years. The following photos were provided by Dr. Echevarria. The photos document a period during which written Idaho mountaineering history is hard to find. Dr. Echevarria contributed to the second edition of the book.

    The north ridge in front and the NE face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The North Ridge in front and the Northeast Face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Hyndman Peak from the NNW. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Hyndman Peak as viewed from the NNW. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    This shot was taken in Wildhorse Canyon while Evilio Echevarria and Louis Stur were approaching the north face of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Approaching the North Face of Hyndman Peak from Wildhorse Canyon. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The north face of Goat Mountain. Francis Willmarth of Berkley, California. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The North Face of Goat Mountain. Francis Willmarth of Berkeley, California. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Old Hyndman viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Old Hyndman viewed from upper Wildhorse Creek. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from Upper Wildhorse Creek. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The west northwest side of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The WNW Side of Hyndman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Francis Willmarth roping up on the north face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Francis Willmarth roping up on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Hyndman Peak and surrounding environs viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Hyndman Peak and surrounding environs as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Old Hyndman Peak viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Old Hyndman Peak as viewed from the north. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The north face of Leatherman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The North Face of Leatherman Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Peak 11090 unnamed in 1954 and unnamed today. Viewed from Borah's summit. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Peak 11090 as viewed from the summit of Mount Borah. Evilio Echevarria Photo

    This is the summit ridge of what Louis Stur called Mount Hancher. (Ed. Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time.) Evilio Echevarria Photo
    This is the summit ridge of what Louis Stur called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Loius Stur on the summit what he called Mount Hancher. (Ed. Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time.) Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Louis Stur on the summit what he called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Loius Stur on the summit ridge of what he called Mount Hancher. (Ed. Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time.) Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Louis Stur on the summit ridge of what he called Mount Hancher. [Editors Note: I am not sure which peak this is. The name has not stood the test of time]. Evilio Echevarria Photo

    A panorama from Packrat Peak on the left, Monte Verita and then Warbonnett Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    A panoramic view (left to right): Packrat Peak, Monte Verita and Warbonnett Peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Louis Stur ascending a slope in the Sawtooth Mountains. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Louis Stur ascending a slope in the Sawtooth Mountains. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Louis Stur and Freddi Haemisaeger on top of Horstman Peak in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Louis Stur and Freddi Haemisaeger on top of Horstman Peak in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    This shot was taken looking north from the summit ridge of Mount Bush during a solo attempt on the peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Looking north from the summit ridge of Mount Bush during a solo attempt on the peak. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Mount Bush viewed from the northeast. Evilio Echevaria Photo
    Mount Bush as viewed from the northeast. Evilio Echevaria Photo
    Mount Bush viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Mount Bush as viewed from the west. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Francis Willmarth surveying an approaching thunderstorm during a 1954 attempt on the north face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Francis Willmarth surveying an approaching thunderstorm during a 1954 attempt on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Evilio Echevarria during an attempt on the north face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    Evilio Echevarria during an attempt on the North Face of Goat Mountain. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The final climb up Borah viewed from Chicken Out Ridge in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo
    The final climb up Mount Borah as viewed from Chicken-Out Ridge in 1955. Evilio Echevarria Photo