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| Page Type: Route Location: Idaho, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 43.83270°N / 114.5181°W Route Type: Hiking, Mountaineering Season: Summer Time Required: Half a day Rock Difficulty: Class 3
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| Page By: mike_s Created/Edited: Feb 25, 2007 / Feb 25, 2007 Object ID: 272881 Hits: 350  Loading... Page Score: 85.91% - 1 Votes  Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
OverviewThis is an alternative route to climb Boulder Peak and Boulder Basin Peak in one shot. From Boulder Basin Peak to Boulder Peak, it is considered class 4 to some, others call it class 3. Just stay on the ridge top the entire time. Once you reach the saddle between the peaks, their are game trails leading to Boulder Peak's summit.
Getting ThereFollow Boulder Basin Road into Boulder Basin. Continue on the jeep road past the ruins and several lakes to a location below Boulder Basin Peak.
Route DescriptionClimb Boulder Basin Peak and then traverse east/southeast over to Boulder Peak on the rugged and rocky ridge. Climb the ridge between Boulder Basin Peak and Boulder Peak. Just stay on the ridge top the entire time. Once you reach the saddle between the peaks, their are game trails leading to Boulder Peak's summit.
Essential GearHinking boots, no ropes or technical gear required.External LinksAdd External Links text here.
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