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Mountainous
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The pain is temporary. The summit is forever. (Old mountaineering quote)
Started our climb at 6:30am, got to see the sunrise.
Tons of geographical changes
That right there is Chicken Out Ridge, and it is well-named. It’s all climbing without gear, and I am very afraid of heights and dying painfully.
Final descent from Chicken Out Ridge, immediately preceding the final brutal ascent to the peak.
So so steep 😫
Reached the summit I was pretty sure I couldn’t reach. Peak of Mt. Borah is the highest point in Idaho.
My wonderful hiking partners are 22 and 25 years old, somewhat intimidating for a 46-year-old to keep pace with.
Celebration shots and rest
Toughest hike I’ve ever done.
Only halfway done at this point. Coming down was much harder than the climb up.
Starting back up Chicken Out Ridge, so much more exhausted than when we crossed the first time.
West face of the Lost River Range, Custer County, Idaho, 2024.
An example of a fault scarp orogeny, the Lost River Range includes Idaho's highest peak Mt. Borah (3859 m) and several other peaks above 3,600 m, many of the highest points in Idaho.
Lost River Range, Idaho by Eric Backman Via Flickr: Idaho Road Trip Vacation 643.jpg
Lost River Range, Idaho by maytag97 on Flickr.
The Lost River Range in central Idaho is the state’s tallest mountain range. Idaho’s tallest peak, Mount Borah, is a fairly easy climb compared to other western state high points. In addition to Mount Borah, several peaks in the Lost River Range are above 12,000 feet. While Borah can be crowded on summer days, the area surrounding the mountain is wild and desolate. The area reminds me of Mordor (if you are a Lord of the Rings fan). This photo was taken on one of my treks up Borah.
