Idaho Twelvers is a comprehensive hiking and mountaineering guide to Idaho's nine peaks over 12,000 feet, including Borah Peak, the highest mountain in Idaho.
From the exposed scrambling of Chicken Out Ridge on Borah Peak to the steep scree of the Super Gully on Lost River Peak, Idaho's 12ers offer some of the state's most challenging and rewarding mountain adventures. Most rise from the rugged Lost River Range, with routes ranging from strenuous alpine hikes to exposed Class 3 scrambling and demanding route-finding.
Designed for hikers and mountaineers preparing to climb Idaho's highest peaks, Idaho Twelvers includes more than 100 color photographs, detailed satellite and topographic maps, GPS waypoints for key locations, descriptions of the standard routes for each summit, and practical tips for avoiding common mistakes.
Whether Borah Peak is your first Idaho 12er or you're working toward summiting all nine, this guide provides the information needed to plan your climbs and know what to expect in Idaho's high mountains.