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White Lines

V8, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),  Avg: 4 from 36 votes
FA: Greg Loh
California > Lake Tahoe > I-80 Corridor > Donner/Truckee… > Donner Pass > White Lines Boulder

Description

Called the "Midnight Lightning" of Tahoe, White Lines is a must do boulder problem. For a difficult problem, the holds aren't too bad. The top out is high up with a big rock below, however the holds keep getting better the further up you go. Several spotters are highly recommended! Unlocking the beta is a crux if traffic has been low and holds aren't chalked.

Location

Center of the boulder, obvious line up horizontal edges.

Protection

Multiple pads and good spotters very helpful.

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Drop knee beta on lower half of White Lines
[Hide Photo] Drop knee beta on lower half of White Lines
Ken with the heel hook on White Lines
[Hide Photo] Ken with the heel hook on White Lines
Reaching for the slopers on the lip.
[Hide Photo] Reaching for the slopers on the lip.
Absolute masterpiece of a boulder
[Hide Photo] Absolute masterpiece of a boulder
Ken spotted on WL, with two very out-of-production Zealot pads below. Best pads ever made!
[Hide Photo] Ken spotted on WL, with two very out-of-production Zealot pads below. Best pads ever made!
Lower moves on WL
[Hide Photo] Lower moves on WL
White Lines
[Hide Photo] White Lines
Ken looking strong and well spotted on his send of this classic problem. He sent Pimp Slap (V9) same day!
[Hide Photo] Ken looking strong and well spotted on his send of this classic problem. He sent Pimp Slap (V9) same day!
White Lines
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Brandon topping out on one of Tahoe's best!
[Hide Photo] Brandon topping out on one of Tahoe's best!
A view from a bit further back of White Lines
[Hide Photo] A view from a bit further back of White Lines
Markus pulling the first move!
[Hide Photo] Markus pulling the first move!

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Morgan Patterson
NH
[Hide Comment] This thing looks mega... Aug 26, 2013
Andy L
 
[Hide Comment] youtube.com/watch?v=LKa6Tv8… Jul 25, 2019
Reese Stanley
  V8+
[Hide Comment] This was one of my first climbs in Tahoe, and after doing a bunch of climbing in the area this remains a prominent stand out. Absolutely phenomenal movement/rock. Absolute classic. May 6, 2021
Reese Willis
Reno, NV
  V8+
[Hide Comment] The holds definitely do not get better the higher up you go. In fact, I would argue the crux is quite actually the top. Jun 14, 2021
Holden Pomponio
 
[Hide Comment] AMAZING
youtube.com/watch?v=Xfordvk… Oct 10, 2021
Franklin Calder
[Hide Comment] FA was Greg Loh, Byron got the second. Mar 15, 2022
Louis Doherty
Reno, NV
  V8
[Hide Comment] youtu.be/3QsS6pKwIU0 Jun 30, 2022
James Braithwaite
  V8
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