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Unfrequently climbed or unclimbed rocks in central Nevada

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Michael Akland · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Mar 2011 · Points: 70

I've recently moved to Austin, Nevada for a USFS job for the summer, and I've been itching to get back on rocks (big ones are hard to come by out here it seems). I have been doing a little research with the district geologist and found there to be some fairly large granite domes in the central Toiyabe range. I have read about the "Wild Granites" area, but all directions seem to point me at other places from the area that I have been looking at...

1. Could somebody give me decent directions to the Wild Granites place,

and/or tell me

2. Has anyone ever explored this place/ is it Wild Granites??

Central Toiyabe Range

Close up with Google Earth. Looks like some significantly steep and tall rocks here!

3. Who's down to get out there and climb them?!???

Cheers,

Michael

Xavier Wasiak · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Apr 2004 · Points: 635

Any place that has an access road named Indian Burial Ground Road has got to be pretty cool!!!

Patrick Mulligan · · Reno, NV · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 995

Do some searching and you'll find info. Long approaches, big runouts, big snakes, etc are mostly what you'll hear about. The rock is supposedly solid, and its a beautiful setting. Google is your friend but a lot of guys developing the place are keeping it pretty quiet. It really is out there.

john bald · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 60

Been there. Like he said, it is pretty quiet out there, and will probably stay that way.

Ryan Hill · · Denver, CO · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 30

As a lover of lesser known ranges, your question got me searching.

Found this:
tinyurl.com/n5qbboe

Some adventure to be had, for sure. Have fun out there!

j w · · Bishop, CA · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 8

I'm working nearby this summer, in the Toquimas. Let me know if you want to explore.

Michael Akland · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Mar 2011 · Points: 70

I'm heading there this weekend if anyone is down let me know!!

j w · · Bishop, CA · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 8

Which days? I might be able to get some work out of the way and meet you there.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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