PRINT: Rock Climb My Favorite Thing, Lake Tahoe

My Favorite Thing

5.10d, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 2.9 from 16 votes
FA: Kreal and Von Wald, 4/89
California > Lake Tahoe > Highway 50 Corr… > Phantom Spires > Blocks

Access Issue: Dirt road winter closures Details

Eldorado National Forest closes dirt roads during wet conditions between November and May. The main office number 530-622-5061 might help you get current conditions, which aren't always updated on the website. fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado… When the road is closed, simply park on a pullout of Wrights Lake Road and walk the extra mile.

Description

Powerful knob reach or funky mantel to start. Moves to arete with very cool balance oriented climbing.

Location

Right side of main face.

Protection

4 bolts.

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Nice route though arêtes are not My Favorite Thing.

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Latvian climber

5.10d

Great route and way cooler than I expected it to be. Rock reminds me of Buttermilks-style sloper climbing. Not a gimme at the grade, especially if the temps/friction are not in your favor. Sep 2, 2018

iamtimhan

Made the serendipitous mistake of trying this on top rope without a directional. Climbed up some knobs between “French Letter” and “My Favorite Thing.” Ended up being a really enjoyable climb (5.10ish) highly recommended Jul 28, 2020