Trip
Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain
This is a Skill-Builder Ascending Hike starting at Boreas Pass TH. Strong hiking skills required as this is off-trail with a start above 11,000 ft. We will start up to Boreas Mountain with some scrambling and return via Black Powder Pass.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 13,090 ft
- Pace: 1.7-2.0 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Description: This is a skill building loop hike starting at Borea Pass TH with Class 1-2 scrambling up the west side of Boreas Mountain across a boulder field. We will stay on the western side of the ridge until we reach a large gully, then regain the broad ridge just below the summit. Our return is via the Black Powder Pass Trail with more route-finding to reach the trail, likely navigating through thick willows between the ridge and the trail. This Ascending Hike focuses on traveling on alpine tundra, route finding, following a route on an app or map, an easy intro to scrambling, working through willows, and high altitude hiking.
Meeting place and time:
Meeting: 6:30 am at Twin Forks Park & Ride on 285 to organize carpools so we can leave immediately. https://share.google/05zX8lVlv4U0eHjos
Required Equipment
10 essentials In addition to the ten essentials, a lunch and plenty of water. Sun protection is a must at this elevation. Suggest bringing hiking poles even if just to carry them in your pack as a few places may be tricky. Please bring a climbing helmet if you have one, or we will provide one.