Borah Peak, ID 12,662ft advise?

[candreasen101]

HI, I would like to know is there any info/beta for Borah peak in Idaho (12,662ft)? any gear needed? camping at the bottom? I'm planning on summiting it in July 2021 and I cant find much info on it. Thank you!!

[hikermor]

I know absolutely nothing about Borah Peak, but I would start with Google Earth and a relevant topo sheet 1:25000 or so....

[hikermor]

I  forgot about Wikipedia!!  There is a trail most of the way; also involves a class 4 arete, ice axe recommended in season

[OldGuyot]

I know nothing also but you can start here...

https://visitidaho.org/travel-tips/a-beginners-guide-to-climbing-mount-borah/

https://www.idahostatesman.com/outdoors/hiking/article146551509.html

or with a little less tourist fluff...

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/scnf/about-forest/districts/?cid=fsbdev3_029618

or for actual climbing this may have some useful

https://www.summitpost.org/borah-peak/150190

[REI-CarterC]

Hi @candreasen101 - Thanks for bringing this question to the community! I haven't summited Borah myself, but had eyes on it while I was in Ketchum a while back. Conditions didn't end up in our favor, so we headed elsewhere. 

You will want to check in with someone knowledgable and local to see how the weather has been, especially in regards to getting to and passing the "snow bridge". There is also some beta on Summit Post's Borah Peak article that you may find valuable.

Hopefully someone else in the community will be able to weigh in with their experience too!

[candreasen101]

Thank you for the comment and update?