Looking to tag along on a summit bid this winter. I've slowly been working up to this point and would like the opportunity to see how it's done. Borah would great but I'm open to anything a rookie can complete safely (as safe as one could expect while climbing a mountain).

I've been wanting to do Borah for a while now...I'll climb it with you. Were you wanting to do the standard route?

The standard route on Borah is one of the safer winter climbs to attempt because it's a ridge most of the way. It's also one of the easier mountains in the range to access in winter. You might have to ski, snowshoe or hike some or all of the 3 mile approach from the highway to the trail head because it's not plowed in winter. I'd avoid any routes that use the big bowls or basins because of high avy risk. The biggest obstacle I've run into on the ridge besides weather is deep, unconsolidated snow. And if you want to skip the winter camping stuff you can start from a warm motel room in Mackay or Challis.

Bob

Yea, I'm hoping to do a late winter/early spring climb up the standard route. I appreciate the advice as well. I will message you Matt, maybe we can get something put together. Any other words of wisdom would be appreciate!

Yea, I'm looking go up the standard route in late winter. Also looking to do some dry tooling/mixed climbing and ice. Maybe city of rocks will freeze up in the next couple of months? Herd some of the canyons south may freeze up as well. Thanks for the advice Bob, much appreciated.