Before climbing Borah Peak, I spent a lot of time researching the climb. Most of the posts mentioned Chicken-out Ridge but only briefly described the final section of the climb--the last approximately 800 feet leading to the summit. I found this section much more challenging than Chicken-out Ridge. Despite it's reputation, Chicken-out Ridge consists of fairly stable, secure rock. The last 800 feet of climb beyond Chicken-out Ridge, however, is very steep, covered in loose rock, and, at times, doesn't have a lot of good foot holds. If you take your time, climb carefully, and exercise caution, you'll be fine. But don't underestimate this last section.
The ice mass on the north slope of Mount Borah was officially named Borah Glacier in Feb 2021 by the Salmon-Challis National Forest. It is the only glacier in the state of Idaho.
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sam807 - Sep 19, 2017 1:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Final 800Before climbing Borah Peak, I spent a lot of time researching the climb. Most of the posts mentioned Chicken-out Ridge but only briefly described the final section of the climb--the last approximately 800 feet leading to the summit. I found this section much more challenging than Chicken-out Ridge. Despite it's reputation, Chicken-out Ridge consists of fairly stable, secure rock. The last 800 feet of climb beyond Chicken-out Ridge, however, is very steep, covered in loose rock, and, at times, doesn't have a lot of good foot holds. If you take your time, climb carefully, and exercise caution, you'll be fine. But don't underestimate this last section.
Alpinist - Nov 24, 2021 2:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Borah GlacierThe ice mass on the north slope of Mount Borah was officially named Borah Glacier in Feb 2021 by the Salmon-Challis National Forest. It is the only glacier in the state of Idaho.
https://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-only-active-glacier-officially-has-a-name-borah-glacier
gimpilator - Nov 24, 2021 2:17 pm - Hasn't voted
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