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Borah Peak Conditions

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:26 pm
by Fletch
Headed up for a quick trip in the next few weeks...

Trying to decide on crampons/ice axe, spikes, or nothing...

Standard route...

This is the most recent info I could find...

https://www.14ers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=52188

Anybody been up or have first hand beta? Thanks! Pics are a bonus...

Re: Borah Peak Conditions

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:21 pm
by BeDrinkable
Don't know off the top of my head, but you might post over here and get more info. In fact there is a thread going right now about current conditions ...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/105717

Re: Borah Peak Conditions

PostPosted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:20 pm
by Scott
This is from a canyoneering group, but:

FYI - A recent report (last Friday) from Borah - the route is clear of all snow except for the snow bridge.

Re: Borah Peak Conditions

PostPosted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:00 am
by Fletch
Confirmed. No snow except for a 50ft section of COR...

Re: Borah Peak Conditions

PostPosted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:13 pm
by jeffh25
I did it Friday 7/14 and that's correct too. We had axes and microspikes. I'd imagine you'd still need them. I've got pics. Holler at me if you still wanna check it out.

Re: Borah Peak Conditions

PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:19 am
by elhefe007a
Climbed today (7/28). Also would echo recommendation of axe and spikes for safety.