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Tahoe for beginners?

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Notch The Dog · · Reno, NV · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

I'm headed out to North Lake Tahoe this weekend to visit some family, my sister and her boyfriend just got into climbing and I'm psyched to take them out for some top-roping. Is there any beta on the best areas to take super beginning climbers out?

Nick Wilder · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2005 · Points: 4,098
90 Foot Wall Could be cold.

Be aware that most climbing in the Truckee River areas are more difficult, with particularly sharp rock that beginners might not like.
splitclimber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 18

bastille slab below school rock at donner. bolted anchors I'm pretty sure

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another easy toprope spot is indian springs but a little bit of a drive from the lake, but lower elevation and south facing if it's cold up at donner

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johnnyrig · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 105

Not quite sure where you'll be in N. Tahoe, but there are a number of crags. Might browse through the area here, see what looks good to you. 90ft wall has a lot of fun routes, and is one of the few places I've been around Lake Tahoe proper. I've also been to Spooner Crag, which is pretty much on the opposite side of the lake. I know there's stuff in between, but I can't speak for the quality of it.
Spooner was fun, with bolted routes and top anchors, but the routes seemed a bit harder than just beginner grade if I remember right. There's also River Rock, just before you get into Reno on I80, and stuff all over if you're willing to drive up to Donner. Tons of routes up there at all grade levels. Drove over last weekend, it looked clean and dry, might be a best bet kind of deal if you don't find something around the lake itself. Do a little research here and you'll find plenty.

Notch The Dog · · Reno, NV · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

Thanks for the beta guys! There's definitely tons of rock out there that looks good. My main concern was anchor access since I'm not super confident (read:not at all confident) in the family's belay skills. It looks like all three of those spots could be pretty good options as long as the weather holds!

Notch The Dog · · Reno, NV · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

Thanks for the beta guys! There's definitely tons of rock out there that looks good. My main concern was anchor access since I'm not super confident (read:not at all confident) in the family's belay skills. It looks like all three of those spots could be pretty good options as long as the weather holds!

Kelley Gilleran · · Meadow Vista · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 2,812

If your in north shore check out Twin Crags, Indian Springs, Donner, 90' wall, Luther Spires (south lake), or the Emeralds. All have lots of TR accessible by a scramble.

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