Mt. Borah climb

[Spudman]

Steve and Steve (the spudheads) got together for a big adventure on Wednesday September 23. We successfully attacked Mount Borah, the highest point in Idaho).

It was kind of a spur of the moment thing. Spudman wanted to do it for the last two weeks but Sunvalleylaw wasn't sure when he could take a day off. Well, the weather got perfect and the time off came up and we decided the night before that we'll just go do it on Wednesday.

The big story behind the story is that this is SVL's first mountain climb. There are a couple of sketchy parts that make you really think if this is where you want to be. It's just fingers and toes. He came through with flying colors - which we'll show as we move along this thread.

Mount Borah from around the halfway point

 

[Robert]

Wow, sweet! That is a serious hill, dudes! :dude:

 

[sunvalleylaw]

You rock Spud! It was a challenge for sure. I have done a lot of hiking/backpacking over the years, but mostly alpine/treelevel stuff, and have been on a peak or two, but nothing this high or requiring crossing terrain with the exposure that was present on this trip.

 

[Spudman]

A little exposure

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Yeah, I was feeling a little exposed there. Don't look down!

 

[street music]

Very nice view Spud, very breath taking I'm sure.

 

[Spudman]

Just some awesome country

In this photo is Leatherman Peak the second highest mountain in Idaho

 

[Robert]

Amazing photos, Spuddy! I want to go there with you next time!

Leatherman Peak huh? No wonder he had to have heart surgery!
David Leatherman that is...

 

[sunvalleylaw]

LOL!!! Your ears must have been burning Robert! At the top, we both said we knew you would say that and want to come with us next time. :bravo:

 

[evenkeel]

Very cool stuff. Congrats on the climb!! :beer: :bravo:

Pics are great. Don't see that kind of stuff on the East Coast. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Spudman]

Pics are great. Don't see that kind of stuff on the East Coast. Thanks for sharing.

Thats kind of what I thought. I'm sure many of our fretters have never seen places like this much less from the top down. It's a pleasure to share with everyone.

 

[mrmudcat]

Wow cool as crap ,,,,,,,,,,,,I have scaled a peak or two myself ........also have done some climbing... .....been awhile though....hope to go up to Ellijay (G.A. Mountains) maybe next summer!!!!! Might just move up there somewhere in next 5 years maybe ,,,see where/what lifes journey has for me!!!! :AOK:


Keel our mountains on this side are not as pointy huh...........:whatever:

 

[sumitomo]

That's AWESOME!! Next trip for me is in your neck of the woods.Sumi

 

[Spudman]

A little summit fencing move. Right after this shot he fell over from exhaustion and we had to leave him for the crows.

 

[Spudman]

Here come the crows. Ayieeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[peachhead]

Wow, great pics. I'd love to see it but I think I'd rather ride the tram up.