Nez Perce Peak (11,901) is a complex mountain of numerous couloirs, gulleys, ridges, and pinnacles.

Among the more remote and difficult routes is the Direct South Ridge, reached from the Garnet Canyon Platforms by a traverse of the lovely cirque beneath Shadow Peak. It is rated Grade III and 5.7.

The East Ridge is a more moderate, but charmingly complicated with its multiple summits and necessary rappels.

The Northwest Couloir is the normal descent route, but it too can provide a pleasant climb, particularly early in the season when snow covers long talus and scree slopes between Nez Perce and Cloudveil Dome. The climbing above the snow is easy, but the descent still requires a rappel. All things considered, Nez Perce is an interesting peak with much appeal to the alpine climber.