Borah Peak
Borah Peak
Elevation:	12,662 feet (3,861 metres)
Location:	Custer County, Idaho, USA
Range:	Lost River Range
Coordinates:	40°08′14.60″ N 113°46′51.96″ W
Topo map:	USGS Borah Peak
First ascent:	1912 by T.M. Bannon
Easiest route:	scramble

Borah Peak (also known as Mount Borah) is the tallest mountain in Idaho, located in the Challis National Forest. It is named for William Edgar Borah (1865-1940), U.S. Senator from Idaho serving from 1907-1940. Cropped United States Geological Survey photo of Mount Borah. ... A topographical summit is a point on a surface which is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. ... Custer County is a county located in the state of Idaho. ... The most general definition of mountain range is a group of mountains bordered by lowlands. ... This article is about longitude and latitude; see also UTM coordinate system Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which... Example of a topographic map with contour lines Topographic maps, also called contour maps, topo maps or topo quads (for quadrangles), are maps that show topography, or land contours, by means of contour lines. ... The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. ... In climbing, a first ascent (FA) is the first climb to reach the top of a mountain, or the first to follow a particular climbing route. ... 1912 is a leap year starting on Monday. ... Southern and northern Mount Everest climbing routes as seen from the International Space Station. ... Scrambling is a category of climbing that does not entail the use of any ropes on the ascent or descent. ... State nickname: Gem State Other U.S. States Capital Boise Largest city Boise Governor Dirk Kempthorne (R) Official languages none Area 216,632 km² (14th)  - Land 214,499 km²  - Water 2,133 km² (0. ... This national forest is located in Idaho. ... William Edgar Borah (NSHC statue) William Edgar Borah (June 29, 1865 – January 19, 1940) was an American politician. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ...

The normal route on the southwest ridge is a strenuous hike for the most part until one reaches an arête just before the main summit crest. This point is known as "Chickenout Ridge" as many people will abort the attempt once they see the hazards up close. This dangerous crossing involves a traverse over snow, with steeply slanting slopes on either side. An ice axe is strongly recommended for this section. Parties should turn back if there is any doubt about being able to make the crossing. This article is about a glacial landform. ... An ice axe is a versatile mountaineering tool that practically every mountaineer will carry. ...

Borah Peak's north face is one of Idaho's only year-round snow climbs and provides a much greater challenge than the normal route. The face features a number of grade II class 5 routes on mixed terrain.

Three climbers have died on Borah Peak. Two climbers ascending the northwest ridge in 1977 were killed in an avalanche. Another climber in 1987 lost his life on a glissade during descent.

See also

• List of tallest mountains of U.S. states

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External links

• Mount Borah Climbing Guide - photos of the normal route
• General Information about Borah Peak