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
12,666 ft / 3,860 m
Most prominent peak
Borah Peak
5,986 ft / 1,824 m prom
Most climbed peak
Borah Peak
120 climbs
Most difficult peak
Mount Breitenbach
Class 2
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 1 peak
Class 3/4 1 peak
Highlights
Latest climbs

"Another long drive to find good weather. Didn’t get a start until noon. The scrambling on Diamond was super fun and the rock was solid. This was the highest I have been in a while and I was feeling the altitude. Saw the meteor above Diamond on the drive out. Great outing." — MatthewWinterberg • Oct 14, 2024

"49th state high point which completes the lower 48 and Hawaii in 10 years and paves the way for Denali...
Thanks crazy team for joining this 48 hour mission from Calgary to the top of Idaho!
What started on the Big Island in Hawaii in February 9th 2013 led through 12 trips to the lower 48 and a top out on Borah Peak in July 22nd 2023!
2013 - HI extended a family trip to get Mauna Kea
2014 - WY, UT, MT, MN on 2 road trips east to Ontario
2015 - NH, ME, NB, KS, MO, SC, GA, KY, NC, AZ on road trip from Calgary to Katadyn and Mt Washington and then later in Fall to Hatteras
2016 - WA on skiis and IA, SD, ND on December winter mission
2017 - NM, CO, OK, TX on a Spring mission
2018 - FL, AL, LS, MS, AR with Gerry including 2 night bivy at Nashville airport
2019 - OR, WI, IL, OH, IN, WV, VI, MA, DE, PE, NJ, RI, CT, VT, MA, NY, MI with birthday on Hood and epic 16 state HP push in 10 days while working remotely!
2022 - CA, NV epic 22 hr push up E.Face 5.6 of Whitney
2023 - ID
Awesome partners along the way over the last decade...Gerry (13 peaks WY,AZ,OR,NM,CO,OK,TX,FL,MS,AR,AL), Mu (CA,NV,ID), Sam (ME,NH), Rick (CA and OR on skiis) along with Bert/Lisa/Jag (OR for my bi..." — alexjoseph • Jul 22, 2023

"Trail is steep and steady. I made good progress and pass 2 climbing parties. A climber blows by me flying for the top I won’t see him again until almost at the summit on his descent. Chicken out ridge is not that technical but requires some
Scrambling. There is one Down Climb that usually has a rope but doesn’t that is kind of hard. Upper Mountian complete covered in clouds and snow.
Summit clouds break amazing view. Weird looking out and being higher than the clouds.
Descent steep beats up my legs and knees.
Overall impression awesome
Hike fun scrambling pitch made the descent hard on my knees" — ryancoburn • Aug 20, 2021

"Excellent early season climb. The ridge could be a little tricky right now since the snow is making it very narrow in spots. Probably a lot more comfortable later in the season.
https://www.hike2hike.com/mount-borah-peak-idaho-scramble.html" — Waterboy • May 1, 2021

"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