The Box
About The Box:
| A smaller cliff not directly connected to the main Leap and with an alternate approach. Has only 6 climbs, from 11a to 12b, but these include Dog Party, one of the best 12 cracks in Tahoe. |
| Approach: | From the parking lot walk west under some power lines until you reach a climbers trail heading up through the forest. When the trail stops, traverse along a blocky ledge to the Box, made obvious by the distinctive roof and steep corner. |
| Approach Time: | 20 min |
| Latitude, Longitude: | |
| Access Issues: | One shouldn't walk through people's property to get to the trail. |
| Rock Type: | Granite |
| Type of Climbing: | Sport/Trad |
| Sun Aspect: | Afternoon Sun |
Routes
| Sequence |
Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Optishnowzer (Sp?) | 5.11a | 1 |
| 2 |
|
Endless Plight | 5.11b | 0 |
| 3 |
|
Dog Party (1) | 5.12b | 1 |





