The Box
About The Box:
A smaller cliff not directly connected to the main Leap and with an alternate approach. Has only 6 climbs, from 11a to 12b, but these include Dog Party, one of the best 12 cracks in Tahoe. |
Approach: | From the parking lot walk west under some power lines until you reach a climbers trail heading up through the forest. When the trail stops, traverse along a blocky ledge to the Box, made obvious by the distinctive roof and steep corner. |
Approach Time: | 20 min |
Latitude, Longitude: | |
Access Issues: | One shouldn't walk through people's property to get to the trail. |
Rock Type: | Granite |
Type of Climbing: | Sport/Trad |
Sun Aspect: | Afternoon Sun |
Routes
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Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
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1 |
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Optishnowzer (Sp?) | 5.11a | 1 |
2 |
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Endless Plight | 5.11b | 0 |
3 |
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Dog Party (1) | 5.12b | 1 |