Suggested Page Improvements to Cascade Cliff
New Left-to-Right Route Sort
Description Suggestion
The beautifully striped Cascade Cliff is a Tahoe gem that sits close to the top of Maggies Peak South. Also known as the Zebra wall, this cliff has very pretty water streaks running through the middle, but that's only a portion of the wall. The route selection is fairly limited, but the rock quality, breathtaking views of Cascade lake and lake Tahoe, isolation, and serenity of this place more than make up for it. The climbing is on solid granite. Most routes are fully bolted, but several of them take gear as well, so bring a rack if you are planning to get on those. Tree Beard is not to be missed - bring a shoulder-length runner or two! The wall is in the shade from 1 pm in the summer, "Rasputin" the easiest of the three warm-ups gets shade even earlier as it faces east. A 70 m rope will be sufficient for most of the routes, although an 80 m could be used for at least one. This crag has been a locals' secret for over 20 years. A large chunk of development was done by visionary Nils Davis around 2000.
Treat this place with respect and pack out all your trash! Most importantly, don't destroy any vegetation! This cliff is located in a pristine setting in the wilderness. Power drills are illegal here.
Farthest route on the right is All the Kings Men - mixed gear and bolts. Originally rated 12b but may be 12+ Nils Davis 1999
If anyone adds it to the list with more accurate (first-hand) description, I'll edit this out.
Treat this place with respect and pack out all your trash! Most importantly, don't destroy any vegetation! This cliff is located in a pristine setting in the wilderness. Power drills are illegal here.
Farthest route on the right is All the Kings Men - mixed gear and bolts. Originally rated 12b but may be 12+ Nils Davis 1999
If anyone adds it to the list with more accurate (first-hand) description, I'll edit this out.