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11 summits • 13.0 mi • 4,818 ft gain • 8 hr 6 min
3 summits • 12.4 mi • 4,932 ft gain • 7 hr 9 min
1 summit • 12.5 mi • 4,790 ft gain • 9 hr 56 min
1 summit • 12.7 mi • 4,817 ft gain • 7 hr 15 min
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"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 and final day in Idaho. After Thompson and Borah, legs felt a bit leaden at the start of this classic Idaho 12er, the highest in the Pioneer Range.
After a flat hike for 2.5 miles through wide meadows and aspen groves, the warmup's over. From then on out it's Game of Vert. Climbing in an alternating steep-flat rhythm, the trail finally reaches Sundance Lake at the foot of the towering Hyndman Peak. From here it's a puzzle to get to the saddle between Hyndman and Old Hyndman while avoiding as much talus as you can (if you veer right in the middle of the first talus field you'll find a good route). From the 10,800 saddle, it's a tedious traverse and then climb up talus slopes to the summit.
Going down, the fastest route is to just head straight down a talus- and scree-filled gulley that spits you out well below the saddle. A long, tedious descent but much more direct. Going up this gulley would be challenging given the dirt/scree but seemed doable.
Once back on terra firma the long hike out is really scenic... would love to come back here in the early summer to see the wildflower bomb.
RT 13 miles, 4,927 ft vert, 7hrs.
The end to a great first trip to Idaho... it'..." — scott • Aug 28, 2016
"Awesome trip. The views weren't that great because of smoke in the area. This is definitely a great hike, I love this area. We saw a few mountain goats on the way down. My girlfriend and I were the only ones out here on this day." — Asaking • Aug 17, 2012
"There was so much snow on this trip. I didn't take snowshoes with me, I didn't anticipate as much snow as there was. I sunk up to my chest in a couple of spots. Also forgot my sunglasses, sunscreen, and camera. It was a pretty miserable trip, but also one of the most fun trips I've ever had. I can't wait to do it again." — Asaking • Jun 25, 2011