Leatherman Peak

September 1, 2024. A bumpy drive leading to a steep but straightforward ascent of Idaho’s 2nd tallest mountain. Region: Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho. Traditional territory of the Shoshone-Bannock people. Distance: 12.4 km Total Ascent: 1295 m Elevation of Objective: 3727 m Total Time: 7h 9m Safety and Disclaimer The day after climbing Borah Peak we […]

Borah Peak

August 31, 2024. Scrambling to the summit of Idaho’s tallest mountain. Region: Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho. Traditional territory of the Shoshone-Bannock people. Distance: 12.5 km Total Ascent: 1605 m Elevation of Objective: 3859 m Total Time: 8h 35m Safety and Disclaimer Continuing with this summer’s theme of exploring U.S. destinations for hikes, I joined a […]