Donaldson Peak
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About Donaldson Peak
Donaldson Peak reaches 12,023 feet in the Lost River Range, making it the eighth highest summit in Idaho. This challenging peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and provides excellent training for the higher summits in the range. The climb involves steep talus slopes and exposed scrambling, offering climbers spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness.
History
Named after early settlers or miners in the region, Donaldson Peak continues the mining heritage theme common throughout the Lost River Range. The peak has gained recognition among serious mountaineers as part of the Idaho 12ers challenge, representing one of the more technical objectives in the state.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
53°F
broken clouds
Feels like 49°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
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53°F
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53°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
23%
Sunrise
11:56 AM
Sunset
3:08 AM
9 PM
53°F
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11 mph
(Gusts: 14)
23%
6.2 miles
Average
41°F
High
54°F
Low
30°F
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Up to 11 mph
Humidity
55%
Sunrise
11:56 AM
Sunset
3:08 AM
0.05 inches expected
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54°F
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3 AM
44°F
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9 mph
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38°F
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4 mph
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32°F
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30°F
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45°F
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38°F
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49°F
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31°F
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Up to 7 mph
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62%
Sunrise
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3:08 AM
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30°F
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Up to 13 mph
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44%
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12 AM
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32°F
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30°F
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(Gusts: 5)
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46°F
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(Gusts: 19)
27%
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13 mph
(Gusts: 18)
26%
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42°F
High
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31°F
Wind
Up to 17 mph
Humidity
30%
Sunrise
11:56 AM
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3:08 AM
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49°F
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17 mph
(Gusts: 23)
21%
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40°F
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9 mph
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4 mph
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31°F
Feels: 28°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
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31°F
Feels: 28°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
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43°F
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(Gusts: 8)
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22%
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46°F
High
57°F
Low
38°F
Wind
Up to 17 mph
Humidity
32%
Sunrise
11:56 AM
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3:08 AM
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56°F
Feels: 52°F
17 mph
(Gusts: 22)
22%
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46°F
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(Gusts: 6)
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6 PM
57°F
Feels: 54°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 12)
24%
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