Now’s Best Time To Stand On Top Of Idaho For Beginning Climbers

For those who enjoy great climbs and low risk, August and September are said to be the best times of year to scale Idaho's tallest peak. The hike attracts climbers of all experience levels, and once the snow melts away, the path to the top apparently gets much easier for those looking to summit their first peak.

I've read that some climbers describe this route as challenging, while others say it's no problem at all. If you're new to climbing, attempting the summit with more experienced friends or family is probably a wise choice.

Mountain climbing gets easier toward the end of summer in Idaho, especially following weeks of near 100-degree weather. The melting of the snow above 6,000 feet opens up routes to the mountaintop that weren't accessible in late spring and early summer, and fewer supplies and tools are needed to scale them.

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Mount Borah is the tallest point in the Gem State at 12,662 feet, according to visitidaho.org. The southwest ascent, or "Chicken-out Ridge," is the most common route to the top. I've read that some climbers describe this route as challenging, while others say it's no problem at all. If you're new to climbing, attempting the summit with more experienced friends or family is probably a wise choice.

Mount Borah is located 180 miles north of Twin Falls, and not far from the town of Mackay. There is a ton of information online pertaining to the Borah Peak and what it takes to get to the top. Many who have successfully made the climb have archived their journies through photography and videos, so anyone considering making the hike this summer has a wealth of visual aids available to you.