Route Climbed: Standard trail Date Climbed: August 28, 2005
I'd climbed it in 1992 but went back with my brother so he could claim it as a highpoint. Beautiful day. 15 folks on the mountain including 9 on top. Didn't realize exactly where Chicken Out Ridge was until we got off it. No big deal. Semi-exposed 3rd class. This one gets old as you're getting down off it - that i remember from '92.
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2005
I couldn't have asked for better weather, in fact it was perfect. Borah sits in a truly a beautiful setting and I found myself enjoying the views all day. The trail wastes no time in getting its elevation and chicken out ridge was kinda fun. Of course, I had the advantage of meeting "Bob" from Boise who had been up it before and knew the route up chicken out so I didn't have any guessing on the right way to go. He also took two novices under his wing and helped them not chicken out on chicken out ridge. (both grandmothers who just needed a coach).
Outstanding views from the summit and I found the worst part to be the part where the trail goes straight down through the trees for over two thousand feet. My trekking poles saved my butt many many times. Awesome mountain. I did Hyndman the previous week and felt Borah to be tougher.
Super Dave - Aug 14, 2005 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 1990
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 12, 1990
My first of 3 summit trips prior to age 20 (none since though). Gotta get back... Here’s a trip-report and some photos.
Route Climbed: Southwest ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2005
I drove down from Washington through Challis and Grand View Canyon on US 93 spotting this from the SP photos. After camping out, I started at 5:00 a.m. reaching 11,200 feet as it started to storm in the valley. I found hiking sticks to be quite useful on this mountain especially on the way down.
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: August 3, 2005
Joined Steve W. on his quest to reach the Idaho state high point. As a hiker he wanted somebody with climbing experience along but there was hardly any climbing. I wish the Chicken-out ridge was longer to make things more interesting. It is mostly a hike and there is hardly any snow left. Broke my altitude record on this one.
Route Climbed: southwest ridge Date Climbed: july,30th,2005
Fun long climb. I started at 5:00 and summited at 11:00. decent exposeure but I still thought that chicken out ridge was not as bad as what I had herd. all and all it made for a long butt kicking day. also my first Idaho 12er. one down eight to go.
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: July 16 2005
What a great trip! It was my first time and I had a blast. We started early and made the summit in three hours forty five minutes. Great hike highly recommended
Route Climbed: standard route Date Climbed: June 23, 2005
This was probably the most exhilirating climb I have done so far. The late spring snows turned this into a long, sketchy traverse that almost took us 9 hrs to summit! An ice axe is critical with any hint of snow on COR. All easy routes below the ridge are wiped out when snow is present.
Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 21, 1997
We started early in the morning. The trail quickly gained elevation and by sunrise we were on the ridgetop. Chicken-out-ridge didn't seem that bad to me. We had the summit to ourselves.
Route Climbed: Direct Southern Route Date Climbed: July 1986
Twelve out of thirteen attempts to the summit, all climbed between July '86 and June '89. All kinds of weather conditions, almost always windy. Didn't know about "Chicken out ridge" until I'd made the summit a half dozen time, still don't understand what the big deal is with that. P.S. Carry plenty of water, none along ascent route.
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: September 2001
Climbed solo. Got to trailhead early evening and had an hour or so to myself before the hordes arrived. Left first thing in the morning and had the summit to myself for over an hour. Not difficult, but this beast will test your endurance for sure.
Route Climbed: chicken out ridge Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2002
Snow free climb in mid-August, 2002. The chicken-out ridge was an enjoyable exercise and I avoided the climber trails around some of the scrambles and stayed on the top of the ridge for the whole climb up after the notch. This provided some really nice views to the east, and more interesting climbing. I used the trails on the way back down from the summit and around point 11898.
rok_doc - Nov 18, 2005 10:47 am
Route Climbed: Southwest Date Climbed: September 21My 8th trip to the summit of Borah. It was a little chilly on top, but a great day!
dyscti - Oct 29, 2005 3:47 pm
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: August 23rd, 2005First state highpoint for me and an awesome hike. Only saw 2 other people up there the whole day and perfect weather.
leftfield - Sep 28, 2005 10:12 pm
Route Climbed: Standard trail Date Climbed: August 28, 2005I'd climbed it in 1992 but went back with my brother so he could claim it as a highpoint. Beautiful day. 15 folks on the mountain including 9 on top. Didn't realize exactly where Chicken Out Ridge was until we got off it. No big deal. Semi-exposed 3rd class. This one gets old as you're getting down off it - that i remember from '92.
Andinistaloco - Sep 23, 2005 8:18 pm
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: summer '97?Fun climb and good views of the fault line below....
ren - Sep 17, 2005 5:49 am
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: Sept. 12, '056 hours to summit after a long drive from Seattle the day before. Had a little trouble acclimating. Love this area.
Dean - Aug 20, 2005 5:51 pm
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2005I couldn't have asked for better weather, in fact it was perfect. Borah sits in a truly a beautiful setting and I found myself enjoying the views all day. The trail wastes no time in getting its elevation and chicken out ridge was kinda fun. Of course, I had the advantage of meeting "Bob" from Boise who had been up it before and knew the route up chicken out so I didn't have any guessing on the right way to go. He also took two novices under his wing and helped them not chicken out on chicken out ridge. (both grandmothers who just needed a coach).
Outstanding views from the summit and I found the worst part to be the part where the trail goes straight down through the trees for over two thousand feet. My trekking poles saved my butt many many times. Awesome mountain. I did Hyndman the previous week and felt Borah to be tougher.
Super Dave - Aug 14, 2005 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 1990
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 12, 1990My first of 3 summit trips prior to age 20 (none since though). Gotta get back... Here’s a trip-report and some photos.
desainme - Aug 7, 2005 9:17 am
Route Climbed: Southwest ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2005I drove down from Washington through Challis and Grand View Canyon on US 93 spotting this from the SP photos. After camping out, I started at 5:00 a.m. reaching 11,200 feet as it started to storm in the valley. I found hiking sticks to be quite useful on this mountain especially on the way down.
hkutuk - Aug 5, 2005 2:24 am
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: August 3, 2005Joined Steve W. on his quest to reach the Idaho state high point. As a hiker he wanted somebody with climbing experience along but there was hardly any climbing. I wish the Chicken-out ridge was longer to make things more interesting. It is mostly a hike and there is hardly any snow left. Broke my altitude record on this one.
mfox79 - Jul 30, 2005 10:58 pm
Route Climbed: southwest ridge Date Climbed: july,30th,2005Fun long climb. I started at 5:00 and summited at 11:00. decent exposeure but I still thought that chicken out ridge was not as bad as what I had herd. all and all it made for a long butt kicking day. also my first Idaho 12er. one down eight to go.
idahoclimber13 - Jul 17, 2005 11:50 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: July 16 2005What a great trip! It was my first time and I had a blast. We started early and made the summit in three hours forty five minutes. Great hike highly recommended
shknbke - Jun 28, 2005 1:40 am
Route Climbed: standard route Date Climbed: June 23, 2005This was probably the most exhilirating climb I have done so far. The late spring snows turned this into a long, sketchy traverse that almost took us 9 hrs to summit! An ice axe is critical with any hint of snow on COR. All easy routes below the ridge are wiped out when snow is present.
mountaingazelle - May 1, 2005 9:05 pm
Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 21, 1997We started early in the morning. The trail quickly gained elevation and by sunrise we were on the ridgetop. Chicken-out-ridge didn't seem that bad to me. We had the summit to ourselves.
punk_rocker333 - May 1, 2005 8:36 pm
Route Climbed: Standard South West ridge Date Climbed: Last time was August 04Climbed this peak 4 times. It is very crowded. Too many people from Boise are getting into this "mountain climbing" thing. Oh well.
Still Truckin - Apr 19, 2005 4:13 pm
Route Climbed: Direct Southern Route Date Climbed: July 1986Twelve out of thirteen attempts to the summit, all climbed between July '86 and June '89. All kinds of weather conditions, almost always windy. Didn't know about "Chicken out ridge" until I'd made the summit a half dozen time, still don't understand what the big deal is with that. P.S. Carry plenty of water, none along ascent route.
easleygone - Apr 12, 2005 11:24 pm
Route Climbed: SW Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 1989Climbing partner, Pete Simpson and myself
started about 8AM and finished around 4PM.
Bypassed Chicken Out Ridge by dropping down
onto north face of ridge and traversing to snow-
chute and climbing up to the gap. A long climb
upwards of almost 6000 feet! Great views from
the top.
mr kieran - Mar 19, 2005 6:17 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: September 2001Climbed solo. Got to trailhead early evening and had an hour or so to myself before the hordes arrived. Left first thing in the morning and had the summit to myself for over an hour. Not difficult, but this beast will test your endurance for sure.
amcfarre - Feb 17, 2005 10:39 am
Route Climbed: chicken out ridge Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2002Snow free climb in mid-August, 2002. The chicken-out ridge was an enjoyable exercise and I avoided the climber trails around some of the scrambles and stayed on the top of the ridge for the whole climb up after the notch. This provided some really nice views to the east, and more interesting climbing. I used the trails on the way back down from the summit and around point 11898.
Full report and photos
csnafzger - Feb 7, 2005 4:56 pm
Route Climbed: main route Date Climbed: September 11, 2004Clear, sunny, cool day. Rather crowded at the summitt, but all in all, a great way to spend a day.
Steve Gruhn - Jan 26, 2005 10:25 pm
Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: June 12, 2000Climbed in fog and snow.