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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
Borah Peak
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Description

Wikipedia

Borah 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
T.M. Bannon
Source · wikipedia

Best months

Rows 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