When is the best time to climb in lake tahoe?

Hi All,

I'm doing a little rock climbing trip to Lake Tahoe.  
My timing is flexible since I have family there.  
When is the best time to visit?
Any insight welcome!

Joni (from Boulder, Colorado)

From now until it snows. Fall is the best season.

Never at dusk.

That really depends on where and what you consider as climbing in Tahoe as different destinations in Tahoe have considerably different elevation levels. Also it depends on if the crag  is in the sun or not. You can start climbing in Tahoe for sure right now you just have to pick the right crag for optimum conditions.

I'm heading up to Tahoe (also from Boulder) and am looking for a partner 6-28, 29, or 30... Any chance you'd want to rope up?
My schedule is flexible.
Looking to do long moderate trad routes, but I'm up for just exploring anything.
Let me know if you're interested!

Cheers,
Brian
937-684-5055

Spring and Fall. Summer is also not too bad, you just have to chase shade a bit more to stay comfy, but very doable. 

Lover’s Leap is nice in the summer since the main wall is north-facing and stays shady for most of the day.

Can confirm. Everywhere's good right now. Lover's Leap is super busy, especially on weekends. Dodge the crowd and do a late afternoon climb once it's cooler. Bring bug spray, though.

If you want to climb late July and August, go higher. Benwood Meadows is a nice bouldering spot at about 8k, and you can climb sport at similar altitude at Luther Rock and Luther Spires. Woodfords is a bit hot now, but climb the shaded aspects up high and you'll do well.