Borah Peak

Borah peak

The Borah Peak ( also Mount Borah ) is the highest peak in the U.S. state of Idaho. The mountain is named after William Borah (1865-1940), a U.S. Senator for Idaho.

The normal route on the southwest flank is on the whole a strenuous hike until you reach the crest before the main rise. This point is also known as Chickenout Ridge, as many hikers stop here trying to climb the mountain, once they see the dangers in the final climb. It is to traverse on both sides of a snow field with steep slopes. An ice ax is recommended for this section.

The north side of Borah Peak is one of Idaho's few year-round snow-covered trails and makes for a much more challenging than the normal range.

Three climbers are in trying to climb Borah Peak, died. Two climbers climbed the northwest flank in 1977, were killed in an avalanche. Another climber lost his life in 1987 during the descent.