we arrived at the trailhead late night, crashed for a quick few hours, and got started early - the hitchhiker guy quit after 30 minutes - duff and cody made it as far as chicken out ridge - I warned him it would be the hardest hike of his life - I cruised up to the summit, enjoyed the views for awhile, and then zoomed down to the parking lot - the next day, I visited my favorite hot springs in the whole world for the third time - and then I drove and drove and drove and drove
we arrived at the trailhead late night, crashed for a quick few hours, and got started early - the hitchhiker guy quit after 30 minutes - duff and cody made it as far as chicken out ridge - I warned him it would be the hardest hike of his life - I cruised up to the summit, enjoyed the views for awhile, and then zoomed down to the parking lot - the next day, I visited my favorite hot springs in the whole world for the third time - and then I drove and drove and drove and drove
Rocker Paully - Oct 6, 2008 11:21 am Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2008
standard rt.
My buddy had never climbed it, so we shot up it on our way through Idaho. We had about 6" of snow and some icy spots on the fact to deal with, but it was fun.
captainbuuda - Sep 20, 2008 6:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2008
Wildhorse '08
The Wildhorse Trail Crew and I summited via the standard Chicken-out Ridge route. It was a fun experience for all.
Three hours up, one hour fourty min. down. Had to dodge through boy scouts and other crowds coming down...
A very nice climb with some easy 4th class and nice views and interesting all the way. I love how direct the trail is....have you ever climbed Humphrey's in Arizona?
After seeing that labor day's weather left the mountain with some snow, we went prepared. When I got their I couldn't have asked for better conditions. No snow, not hot, not cold, little to no wind. It was as perfect of a day as you can get.
cascadetraveler - Sep 4, 2008 1:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2008
High country under summer snow.
Caleb EOC and I were on are second day second Idaho 12er' We enjoyed a beautiful but cool day on Hyndman peak the day before. We did learn a weather front was moving in but came along way and waited to see what would come of the following day. it started out overcast but seemed worthy of proceeding. we found the trail to be as steep as advertised and enjoyed the view of the prarie below between cloud breaks. we scrambled above treeline and enjoyed the walk along the exposed ridge. The weather was deteriorating though and by the time we arrived around 11,400ft, we decided it was not worth the risk. There were others that proceeded up Hmmm. On the descent we were blown away by the amount of snow that accumalated on the lower mountain and at the trailhead. The Lost river range transformed into this porceline wilderness. Good times.
noggin - Sep 1, 2008 9:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Steep Mountian
Great third class route over Chicken Out Ridge. Had beautiful weather and could see for miles. They aren't kidding when they say this mountain is steep.
BCJ - Aug 30, 2008 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
Fun climb
Great mountain and beautiful views. I guess the people who made the trail on the lower portions never heard of switchbacks.
Bluebell08 - Aug 27, 2008 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2008
Long but fun
Climbed with Holsti97, beautiful summit around 1100. Chicken out ridge was fun scrambling. Snow bridge was icy in the morning but better snow conditions on the descent. Steep would be an understatement of this route. HP #7.
tmcrane - Aug 25, 2008 2:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Finished it
Attempted Borah eight years ago but was unable to summit. Couldn't have picked a better day to enjoy the stunning view from the top.
ajonesin - Aug 18, 2008 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
High Point #1
My first high point climbed.
Took 3.5 hours up, 3 hours down. Tons of people on the mountain.
Also, Chicken Out Ridge has a pretty easy trail around it on the West side now.
montanaboy - Aug 17, 2008 10:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Southwest ridge
Since there is nothing new that can be said about Borah, I will throw out a quote from John Wooden:
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
kdonaldson - Aug 14, 2008 2:20 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2008
NF Direct
Went a few years ago up standard route. My friend Miguel came into town up and wanted to climb it - we decided to do the North Face. Ended up doing the North Face Direct route. 17.5 hours car to car.
Snow was not consolidated. Used pickets (more to make us feel better) and simu-climbed until we reached the coloir. Two belays to the main ridge and then another to the summit.
gbrill - Aug 5, 2008 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2007
Third times the charm
Triad doing it in the winter and it was a bit much for me. Came back with my fiance and tackled it.
Holsti97 - Aug 5, 2008 12:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2008
Steeep
Climbed with fellow SP member Bluebell08. Camped at trailhead and started climb at 5:30 AM. Was a strenuous climb. Chicken Out Ridge didn't seem that bad. The loose scree near the summit was more troublesome. One step forward and then slid two steps back. We had perfect weather. Met some neat people on the hike and had dinner with Dawn and Stephen in Mackay in the evening. HP #34.
Climbed this peak, I think in the summer of 2003. Great scramble, and a nice snow bridge to cross.
reboyles - Jul 28, 2008 11:04 am Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2008
Number 27
I made my 27th ascent yesterday under near perfect conditions. The only thing that kept it from being perfect was the poor visibilty from the annual burn-up of the western U.S. There is a short section of snow on the small saddle at the end of C.O. ridge but otherwise the trail is dry.
shmyers21 - Jul 14, 2008 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Borah Peak
Climbed it back in 2006, forgot to sign the log. Was my first Highpoint and was very scary. I am a big wuss, but I made it along with my wife and brothers and sister in law. Very fun, but probably won't do it again!
sprosseda - Jul 10, 2008 5:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
Borah is a blast!
The standard route is a blast! Chicken Out proved to be a little hairy than I expected with several narrow snow crests to cross. Lots of fun class 3 rock too.
paisajeroamericano - Oct 21, 2008 1:42 am
Duffwe arrived at the trailhead late night, crashed for a quick few hours, and got started early - the hitchhiker guy quit after 30 minutes - duff and cody made it as far as chicken out ridge - I warned him it would be the hardest hike of his life - I cruised up to the summit, enjoyed the views for awhile, and then zoomed down to the parking lot - the next day, I visited my favorite hot springs in the whole world for the third time - and then I drove and drove and drove and drove
paisajeroamericano - Oct 21, 2008 1:40 am
Duffwe arrived at the trailhead late night, crashed for a quick few hours, and got started early - the hitchhiker guy quit after 30 minutes - duff and cody made it as far as chicken out ridge - I warned him it would be the hardest hike of his life - I cruised up to the summit, enjoyed the views for awhile, and then zoomed down to the parking lot - the next day, I visited my favorite hot springs in the whole world for the third time - and then I drove and drove and drove and drove
Rocker Paully - Oct 6, 2008 11:21 am Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2008
standard rt.My buddy had never climbed it, so we shot up it on our way through Idaho. We had about 6" of snow and some icy spots on the fact to deal with, but it was fun.
captainbuuda - Sep 20, 2008 6:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2008
Wildhorse '08The Wildhorse Trail Crew and I summited via the standard Chicken-out Ridge route. It was a fun experience for all.
CBakwin - Sep 13, 2008 8:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
YoThree hours up, one hour fourty min. down. Had to dodge through boy scouts and other crowds coming down...
A very nice climb with some easy 4th class and nice views and interesting all the way. I love how direct the trail is....have you ever climbed Humphrey's in Arizona?
Idaho Kid - Sep 8, 2008 5:39 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
A perfect SaturdayAfter seeing that labor day's weather left the mountain with some snow, we went prepared. When I got their I couldn't have asked for better conditions. No snow, not hot, not cold, little to no wind. It was as perfect of a day as you can get.
cascadetraveler - Sep 4, 2008 1:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2008
High country under summer snow.Caleb EOC and I were on are second day second Idaho 12er' We enjoyed a beautiful but cool day on Hyndman peak the day before. We did learn a weather front was moving in but came along way and waited to see what would come of the following day. it started out overcast but seemed worthy of proceeding. we found the trail to be as steep as advertised and enjoyed the view of the prarie below between cloud breaks. we scrambled above treeline and enjoyed the walk along the exposed ridge. The weather was deteriorating though and by the time we arrived around 11,400ft, we decided it was not worth the risk. There were others that proceeded up Hmmm. On the descent we were blown away by the amount of snow that accumalated on the lower mountain and at the trailhead. The Lost river range transformed into this porceline wilderness. Good times.
noggin - Sep 1, 2008 9:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Steep MountianGreat third class route over Chicken Out Ridge. Had beautiful weather and could see for miles. They aren't kidding when they say this mountain is steep.
BCJ - Aug 30, 2008 7:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
Fun climbGreat mountain and beautiful views. I guess the people who made the trail on the lower portions never heard of switchbacks.
Bluebell08 - Aug 27, 2008 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2008
Long but funClimbed with Holsti97, beautiful summit around 1100. Chicken out ridge was fun scrambling. Snow bridge was icy in the morning but better snow conditions on the descent. Steep would be an understatement of this route. HP #7.
tmcrane - Aug 25, 2008 2:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Finished itAttempted Borah eight years ago but was unable to summit. Couldn't have picked a better day to enjoy the stunning view from the top.
ajonesin - Aug 18, 2008 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
High Point #1My first high point climbed.
Took 3.5 hours up, 3 hours down. Tons of people on the mountain.
Also, Chicken Out Ridge has a pretty easy trail around it on the West side now.
montanaboy - Aug 17, 2008 10:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
Southwest ridgeSince there is nothing new that can be said about Borah, I will throw out a quote from John Wooden:
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
kdonaldson - Aug 14, 2008 2:20 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2008
NF DirectWent a few years ago up standard route. My friend Miguel came into town up and wanted to climb it - we decided to do the North Face. Ended up doing the North Face Direct route. 17.5 hours car to car.
Snow was not consolidated. Used pickets (more to make us feel better) and simu-climbed until we reached the coloir. Two belays to the main ridge and then another to the summit.
gbrill - Aug 5, 2008 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2007
Third times the charmTriad doing it in the winter and it was a bit much for me. Came back with my fiance and tackled it.
Holsti97 - Aug 5, 2008 12:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2008
SteeepClimbed with fellow SP member Bluebell08. Camped at trailhead and started climb at 5:30 AM. Was a strenuous climb. Chicken Out Ridge didn't seem that bad. The loose scree near the summit was more troublesome. One step forward and then slid two steps back. We had perfect weather. Met some neat people on the hike and had dinner with Dawn and Stephen in Mackay in the evening. HP #34.
pyerger - Jul 30, 2008 11:22 pm
SOLOClimbed this peak, I think in the summer of 2003. Great scramble, and a nice snow bridge to cross.
reboyles - Jul 28, 2008 11:04 am Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2008
Number 27I made my 27th ascent yesterday under near perfect conditions. The only thing that kept it from being perfect was the poor visibilty from the annual burn-up of the western U.S. There is a short section of snow on the small saddle at the end of C.O. ridge but otherwise the trail is dry.
shmyers21 - Jul 14, 2008 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Borah PeakClimbed it back in 2006, forgot to sign the log. Was my first Highpoint and was very scary. I am a big wuss, but I made it along with my wife and brothers and sister in law. Very fun, but probably won't do it again!
sprosseda - Jul 10, 2008 5:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
Borah is a blast!The standard route is a blast! Chicken Out proved to be a little hairy than I expected with several narrow snow crests to cross. Lots of fun class 3 rock too.