Idaho 12ers · Speed Record
New 12er Record
Dave and Rob's account of shattering the Idaho 12ers speed record.
Read the story →Each year, climbing magazines publish stories about mountain “epics.” After reading and hearing about similar experiences much closer to home, I thought it would be interesting to collect stories from people right here in Idaho. Several climbers have shared their experiences, from record-setting days in the Lost River Range to serious accidents and unforgettable adventures in Idaho's mountains.
The Stories
Firsthand accounts from Idaho climbers and mountaineers.
Mount Borah · Avalanche
Avalanche on Borah
Michael Howard describes the day he lost his brother and brother-in-law in an avalanche on Mount Borah, followed by nine months of turmoil and searching.
Read Michael's story →Lost River Range · Traverse
Lost River Suffering
Erik Leidecker describes the suffering that took place during a traverse of Idaho's Lost River Range.
Read the story →Sawtooth Mountains · Climbing
Tohobit Peak
Sean Duffy describes his hair-raising experiences on Tohobit Peak in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains.
Read the story →Idaho 12ers · Speed Record
Nic's 12er Record
Nic Stover walks through the trials and tribulations of setting a record for climbing Idaho's nine highest peaks.
Read the story →Idaho 12ers · Speed Record
Matt's 12er Record
Sixteen-year-old Matt Darrington gives the details behind his Idaho 12er speed record, which was later surpassed.
Read the story →Have an Idaho Mountain Epic?
If you've had a memorable Idaho climbing or mountain adventure and want to share the story, send it my way and I may add it to this collection.
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