Am considering a trip to above next year, August time frame. Am a highpoint opportunist so wouldn't mind Borah and Granite. From what I've read neither looks to have any overnight trip possibilities. Anybody got any ideas on obtaining info on general areas so I can go digging for specifics? Am experienced, most recent a 6 day 75 mile hike with 2 of my bro's in Sequoia/Kings Canyon; one of whom I will never hike with again. I never thought I would have a silent victory in a car accident. Our car was rear ended by an uninsured motorist on Santa Monica Blvd with said brother driving. Karma sucks.

You can camp right at the base of the route on Borah - see the page on SP.

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock ... -peak.html

Good luck doing Granite with anything BUT an overnight:

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock ... -peak.html

I have a special place in my heart for the Sawtooths (ID). Lots of trails, and if I recall correctly, you can link them to make loops of varying size around the main crest. The higher peaks are in the north, toward Stanley. The highest, Thompson, is a worthwhile scramble, but there are compelling-looking summits throughout the range.

Going east from there, the White Clouds, Pioneers, and Lost River get progressively higher. In those, I've only done the standard route on Borah, but I've heard good things about the Pioneers especially. I looked at planning a multi-day trip there, but the trails seemed discontinuous. With a topo map and some good cross-country skills, though, you could probably put together a pretty epic [the good kind] hike.

For Idaho-
I'd suggest you start with the SP lists of Idaho peaks:
http://www.summitpost.org/object_list.p ... e_12=idaho

Then, by purchasing this book:
http://books.google.com/books?id=1SVobr ... navlinks_s

And also check out some of the local mountain websites:
http://www.idahosummits.com/
http://idahoalpinezone.com/
http://www.splattski.com/

Also,

http://climbingidaho.com/

I'm not sure how much snow falls in Central Idaho. When will I be able to access RONR without fighting flies? When is approach to TH at Borah at summer conditions, in an average snow year?

BeDrinkable wrote:Also,

http://climbingidaho.com/

Paul- does Tom have to give you a dollar for that plug? - Surprised JP didn’t plug him, wait he did he linked already…. NO DOLLAR FOR YOU!

Deltaoperator17 wrote:Paul- does Tom have to give you a dollar for that plug? - Surprised JP didn’t plug him, wait he did he linked already…. NO DOLLAR FOR YOU!

Actually, not Tom's site. Do I still get a dollar?

BeDrinkable wrote:

Deltaoperator17 wrote:Paul- does Tom have to give you a dollar for that plug? - Surprised JP didn’t plug him, wait he did he linked already…. NO DOLLAR FOR YOU!

Actually, not Tom's site. Do I still get a dollar?

Actualy I am wrong , It's no excuse that I am going blind and getting old. I will just pay you a dollar the next time I see you or the first time I see you whichever comes first!

e-doc wrote:I'm not sure how much snow falls in Central Idaho. When will I be able to access RONR without fighting flies? When is approach to TH at Borah at summer conditions, in an average snow year?

Since this keeps getting bumped, I suppose someone should address it. The Borah TH will be accessable in June, but the peak itself will still have some snowy/icy conditions. The Lost Rivers don't see as much snow as other parts of the state, so some areas will open up a little earlier. Of course, it's also higher so they melt more slowly. Here is the list of snotels, although none are probably close enough to be really helpful, but you never know.

The Salmon River area is more problematic. Lots of snow and the valleys mean it will not melt out early. Also, a lot of variation depending on where you're headed. Most years, early July will still mean a lot of snow to deal with. This webcam in Stanley may help you determine some of the local snow conditions. Obviously, checking back with the locals closer to spring will give you the most certain information.

e-doc:
By August all is well, although the Beartooths have a reputation for thunderstorms.

I've done both Borah and Granite. Borah is a one-day climb. We did Granite as an overnight. You can find my trip reports on either peak here:
http://www.splattski.com/overview/john.html

If you have specific questions, feel free to email (there is an email link at the bottom of the linked page)

Looks like we'll be going in June, so Idaho may be out. Thinking about the Cascades like 3 Sisters or St Helens or 4 corners like Paria Canyon or Dark Canyon. So many options

Fred Spicker wrote:You can camp right at the base of the route on Borah - see the page on SP.

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock ... -peak.html

Good luck doing Granite with anything BUT an overnight:

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock ... -peak.html

Granite in a day isn't that serious of an endeavor. You just need to be comfortable soloing class 4/easy class 5 terrain and also start really early. If you pack light and wear running shoes, 24 miles isn't too bad of a day. You will get shot down by any weather that comes in, though.