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The Fortress

Submitted By: drago on Apr 3, 2009
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Description 

The huge outcropping of rock that is located on the north side of the canyon.


Getting There 

Park right before the bridge crossing the carson river. The fortress will be on your right. Hike up the ridge line just above the boulder field.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Fortress:
The Perfect Lie Back   5.8     Trad, 60 feet   
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Lucas enjoying a perfect lay back.

The Perfect Lie Back 5.8  CA : Tahoe Vicinity : ... : The Fortress
If you walked up the sandy approach trail, this route will be just on your right. The first half is lie backing up a slab. The crack turns verticle at half way point, this is were the crux is. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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A view of The Fortress.

BETA PHOTO: A view of The Fortress.

A view of the approach to The Fortress. Looking down on the road u can see 2 cars parked along the road, that is the parking area to The Fortress.

BETA PHOTO: A view of the approach to The Fortress. Looking do...


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By Milton Mugambe
Apr 24, 2009

Perfect Lieback is an excellent climb with a botched bolted anchor. Some with some time and know-how should renovate the anchor of this popular climb.

By outdooreric
Jun 4, 2009

We just did The Perfect Lieback today and I didn't notice anything wrong with the anchor chains, maybe its been taken care of already.

By bruced
Jul 8, 2009

Clean enough to eat off of.