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Dirty Dog

5.10b/c, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 16 votes
FA: long ago
California > Lake Tahoe > Highway 50 Corr… > Sugarloaf Area > Sugarbun

Description

I did this a few times in the 70s when it only had two 1/4" bolts and was mossy as hell. Scared the shit outta me then.

It has been nicely cleaned up and with 3 big bolts is real nice now. Maybe led out for some folks but a lot of fun smearing and good places to hang out and suss out the moves before going for it.

Location

North side of Sugarbun: left of Wintergreen directly below the tree on the top.

Protection

3 bolts/bolted rap anchor at top

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Maribetula
  5.10b/c
[Hide Comment] If you are climbing in the late afternoon, don't forget anti mosquito repellent. May 17, 2012
James Amort
  5.10b/c
[Hide Comment] This was a surprisingly fun little slab route - it only has 3 bolts but they're all in easy-to-clip spots, so the runout wasn't an issue for me (and I'm not the most confident sport climber, so for most of you guys it should be a breeze). Top anchors are up above just to the right of the tree - you won't be able to see them until you make it up there. Would definitely recommend if you're at this rock and don't feel like trad climbing! Jan 19, 2021
Aidan Maguire
Placerville, CA
[Hide Comment] Scrubbed clean March 2024 Mar 20, 2024