[4] One of the most prominent peaks in the contiguous United States,[5] it is located in the central section of the Lost River Range, within the Challis National Forest in eastern Custer County.

[6] The mountain was nameless until it was discovered to be higher than Hyndman Peak, previously regarded as the state's highest point.

An outspoken isolationist, the "Lion of Idaho" ran for president two years later in 1936, but did not win the Republican nomination, and died in office in 1940.

Mount Borah rose about 1 foot (30 cm) and the Lost River Valley in that vicinity dropped about 8 feet (2.4 m).

Borah Peak's north face is one of Idaho's only year-'round snow climbs and provides a much greater challenge than the normal route.