Record SL-640971 · Wikidata Q893312
Borah Peak
Mount Borah
No list classifications
Elevation
3,861
m
12,666 ft
Prominence
1,823 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
44.1374° N,
113.7811° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBorah Peak, also known as Mount Borah or Beauty Peak, is a mountain in the western United States and the highest summit in Idaho. One of the most prominent peaks in the contiguous United States, it is located in central Idaho in the central section of the Lost River Range, within the Challis National Forest in eastern Custer County. On February 11, 2021, the USGS officially recognized Mt. Borah as Idaho's only active glacier.
First ascent
Date
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T.M. Bannon
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Peak | 3,638 m | S 172° | 1.6 km |
| Mount Idaho | 3,677 m | S 176° | 3.5 km |
| Mount Morrison | 3,465 m | S 201° | 4.3 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Ridge | Mt. Borah | 1- | 62 m |
| MullladyMillsap | Mt. Borah | 4c | 62 m |
| Psycho Therapy | Mt. Borah | 5c | 62 m |
| 34/24 | Main Wall | 7b+ | 2.7 km |
| Drink Up Buttercup | Main Wall | 6c | 2.7 km |
| Song of Nine Winds | Main Wall | 6c | 2.7 km |
| Ataya | Main Wall | 6c+ | 2.7 km |
| Little Dark Cloud | Via Ferrata Wall | 5c | 2.7 km |
| Soft Serve | Via Ferrata Wall | 5c | 2.7 km |
| One Rainy Wish | Via Ferrata Wall | 5a | 2.7 km |
| Bonsai Tree | Via Ferrata Wall | 5c | 2.7 km |
| Thumbs Down | Via Ferrata Wall | 6c | 2.7 km |
| Pizza Boy's Revenge | GFC Wall | 7c+ | 2.8 km |
| East Face Direct | Mt Idaho | 6b | 3.6 km |