Mt. Borah |
To describe this
peak... It is of course Idaho's top spot, and hundreds of climbers summit each
year. And yes all of those climbers are bathed in spectacular
views of multiple Idaho mountains including the Lost River, White
Cloud, Pioneer and Sawtooth mountain ranges. To the less...
hmmm... adventurous climber (is there such a thing), Chicken Out Ridge
isn't the most enjoyable part of the experience, yet I'd bet it is
their most memorable part of it. And nobody that climbs it will
have a hard time telling the story without giving a short epitaph, or at least an
apology to their toes for the obscenely steep downhill. But on a clear
day, with the right group of climbing buddies... it's pretty tough to
find a more rewarding and enjoyable mountain experience. |
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Don't miss the thumbnail moon just above the
ridge. |
Mountain Facts |
Previous Name |
Beauty |
Elevation
(feet) |
12,662 |
Elevation
(meters) |
3,859m |
Location |
Lost
River Range, Idaho |
Latitude
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N 44°8'14" |
Longitude |
W 113°46'46" |
Best Climbing
Months |
Summer |
Year First
Climbed |
1912 |
First
Climber(s) |
Tim Bannon |
Volcanic
Status
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None |
Most Recent
Eruption |
N/a |
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Atmpt |
1 |
2 |
Date |
?-?-1994 |
24-July-2004 |
Route |
Southwest Ridge |
Southwest Ridge |
Party |
Solo |
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