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Kudos Cliff Rock Climbing

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Areas in Kudos Cliff

Kudos Left 0 / 8 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

Kudos Right 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	4,828 ft	1,472 m
GPS:	39.32714, -120.64688 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	mike carville on Feb 17, 2013 · Updates
Admins:	Ky Bishop, Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: No overnight camping on PG&E property Details

Noticed several tents while walking into the emeralds climbing area this last weekend ( 5/20/17 ). PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) has posted several signs at the gate and other areas that state camping is NOT allowed. Please respect this so that access does not become an issue! Thanks in advance, Colby W.

Description

Power face climbing. This area was originally developed by Mike Carville in 1989 but has had 5 new routes developed recently. This area is approximately 1/4 mile north of the Fortress which is also documented in Mike Carville's 1991 Tahoe Guide. The area sees afternoon sun. This cliff and all the other cliffs in the Benches area are not subject to flooding.

Getting There

From the parking area on the Bowman Lake road where it crosses the Yuba river, walk approximately 750 yards on a dirt road you will see a cairn on the right take this trail to access all the benches sections including Kudos Kliff (except Steel Monkey and Two Unknown Climbs). For a Topo of all these locations and GPS coordinates see Josh's new North Tahoe guide Book

14 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kudos Cliff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 32 ● Lawyers For trump Sport Kudos Right
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 27 ● Death of a Salesman Sport Kudos Right
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 172 ● Ghost Town Sport Kudos Right
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 187 ● Rebirth Sport Kudos Right
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 159 ● If The Shoe Fits Sport Kudos Right
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 67 ● Fake News Sport Kudos Right
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 419 ● Step Into The Light Sport Kudos Left
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 168 ● Duppy Conqueror Sport Kudos Left
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 65 ● Get Out Of I-rete Sport Kudos Left
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 29 ● Ambushed In The Night Sport Kudos Left
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 16 ● Kudos Sport Kudos Left