The nine peaks over 12,000 feet in state of Idaho. All normal routes are Class 3 with the exception of Hyndman which is Class 2. 7 of the 9 peaks are in the Lost River Range, 1 is in the Lemhi Range, and 1 is in the Pioneer Range. Only 9 peaks but this challenge packs a big bang.
Highest peak
Borah Peak
12,662 ft / 3,859 m
Most prominent peak
Borah Peak
5,982 ft / 1,823 m prom
Most summited peak
Borah Peak
97 summits
Most difficult peak
Mount Breitenbach
Class 2
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 1 peak
Class 3/4 1 peak
Highlights
Latest summits
"Camped at the busy trailhead night before, started 6:30am. Just before tree line, two young big horn sheep ran through the trail right in front of us. Seemed like they were playing, pretty cool. Chicken Out Ridge was short-lived, but lots of fun. Stayed mostly on top of the ridge, just a couple of tougher moves along the way and then suddenly reached the tower down climb. There was a rope for guidance and snow bridge was totally melted out. From there, a steep scree-ridden trail with some scrambling in the mix takes you to the summit. Pretty much relentless through all 8 miles, but awesome nonetheless. Beautiful day with blue skies and light winds on the mountain, but views of smoke layers over Idaho from all these western fires." — jodola • Sep 12, 2020
"Did Hyndman on Friday, second time on this one. I am still in awe that this is listed as easier than Bora, the last on both is tough climbing as far as steep but I think this one is the worse of the two . Chicken out is so over rated , it has appearance of severe and some comments but really it's just a couple of spots and go. Hyndman is spectacular for water and scenery ! And the flowers in July are amazing ." — twobitmuley • Sep 4, 2020
"Did Hyndman on Friday, second time on this one. I am still in awe that this is listed as easier than Bora, the last on both is tough climbing as far as steep but I think this one is the worse of the two . Chicken out is so over rated , it has appearance of severe and some comments but really it's just a couple of spots and go. Hyndman is spectacular for water and scenery ! And the flowers in July are amazing ." — twobitmuley • Sep 4, 2020
"3rd time up this one, Makes for a great day and a wonderful sense of accomplishment.My daughter Gracie did this the year before with me .Tim Bagley had this on his goal list- he passed from cancer ,I climbed this year for him .RIP my friend and brother. " — twobitmuley • Sep 2, 2020
"Great day on Borah. Perfect weather; some looming clouds toward the end of the descent but nothing beyond that. Perfect day for scrambling on Chicken Out Ridge. Snowbridge almost totally melted. Dryness meant lots of loose rock on final summit push. " — andrewmadsen • Aug 16, 2020