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Bastille Slab

5.4, Trad, TR, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 1.6 from 36 votes
FA: unknown
California > Lake Tahoe > I-80 Corridor > Donner Summit > Bastille (aka Nursery…

Description

This rock is found at the base of Schoolhouse rock, near the road. It can be easily top roped using existing bolts or lead as a practice trad route for beginners. It is basically just a clean granite hand/fist crack.

Protection

A few hexes or cams should protect this nicely. There are also 3 bolts at the top.

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Ilia choosing to test out his friction boots on one of the slabby sections on practice slab below School Rock.
[Hide Photo] Ilia choosing to test out his friction boots on one of the slabby sections on practice slab below School Rock.
"Hardest" slab on right
[Hide Photo] "Hardest" slab on right
Ilia making his way up one of the cracks on the practice slabs below School Rock.
[Hide Photo] Ilia making his way up one of the cracks on the practice slabs below School Rock.

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[Hide Comment] Great place for kids and adults learning to be comfortable on outside rock. Also a great place for first-timers to practice trad.

Lately we've seen (several times now) so-called "tiger parents" who are aggressive about the anchors, of which there are three. There is plenty of rock for everyone, but sometimes you need to wait for a group to finish. Take a breath, relax, bring a camping chair, and enjoy being there with your kids. Please don't start fights with other parents because you can't wait your turn. And please do not touch anchors you did not set up yourself. Take a cue from your kids and remember what they taught you in kindergarten: "wait your turn". Sep 9, 2018