Lover's Leap 

Seemed like there was a fall and helicopter rescue on West Wall 5-11. I was topping out on Corrugation when saw a team of high angle rescuers and choppers. Does anyone have any details?

I wrote up what I know of Saturday's fall and rescue in the comments here.

Beware! My buddy and I were attacked by a Peregrine Falcon while climbing Traveler's Buttress 2 days ago. It started when I turned the corner of the 5.8 arete pitch and continued until we were near the top. The route isn't listed anywhere as part of the spring closure. The bird was very pissed and extremely aggressive bombing in at our heads with it's talons out. It was not a fun experience. You could climb up to the top of the OW crux pitch and rap off the bolts no problem, but I would avoid the rest of the route unless you like climbing runout dikes while a predatory raptor tries to ravage your eyes.

the leap is very good... check out bears reach (5.7) and the line (5.9) if you've never been. killer stuff.

I second that area as optional camping. If you want to see something really special, continue up the road to Wright's Lake at the top. Quite a nice place for breakfast if the view of the spires wasn't good enough ~(-:

Anyone heard or know if the fire is affecting the area?

The Fire of late June 2007 was well east of lover's leap, and with the wind coming from the south, the leap would be not affected at all. Eagle Lake - probably, but not the leap.

Would it be too cold at Lover's Leap over Thanksgiving?

The number for the wildlife biologist in the "Temporary Closure" section is no longer valid.

So it appears that Lovers Leap has a NW aspect. Am I seeing this right? Just trying to figure out what kind of shade it might receive at what times of day? I'm here visiting in Reno for a couple weeks, and it's 100 degree weather here. Will the Leap be too hot? Any recommendations are appreciated.

The Leap has lots of shade. Usually when the temps are in the 100's in Reno or the Central Valley the Leap stays at a decent 80-85 degrees. There is an occasional heat wave that may make it a bit warm but that's the exception. Should be nice, lots of shade.... Go!

I was there about two week ago. Weather was in the 90's so tried to climb in the shade.

I certainly felt the elevation, after not doing much cardio in a while.

I'll be going back to climb in late september when the weather cools off.

Thanks Alan, last time I drove by it looked wet but then again, we weren't up on it. Thanks!!

I know it's a ways off, but I will be in Tahoe in mid March next year for a snowboarding trip. Is the Leap climable at that time or should I leave the gear at home??

Hows the weather typically in mid-may at the leap?...As long as it isn't miserable or hazardous I'm looking to pull down around that time.

anybody got info on rock conditions presently? weather is perfect but im just wondering if the cracks are seeping and the ledges wet.

Pretty good food at the Lodge? Maybe it's gotten better in the last couple of years but I wouldn't know, since I swore I'd never eat there again ever after the last super crappy meal.

Easy there... the Lodge is a great resource for climbers and worthy of our support. The food has indeed varied in quality over the years. I wouldn't describe it as terrific, but it currently is decent and reasonably priced.

You can get showers there for $5 as well.

If you left your watch at the top of a climb, most likely travelers, email me at critconrad@yahoo.com, describe what kind it is and what color, i'll get it back to ya.