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Cast In Stone
5.8,
Sport, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 3.3 from 104
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FA: John Robinson / Brad Johnson
California
> Lake Tahoe
> I-80 Corridor
> Bowman/Emeralds
> Emeralds
> Benches
> Negativity Cave
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
Cast in Stone is a Two pitch climb (see Negativity Slabs Area for a description of first pitch) To get to the start of the second pitch of this climb, climb the first pitch of "Cast In Stone" (See Beta Photo #4) When you get to the top of the first pitch you will arrive at a bench area that is at the base of Negativity Cave. Move to the left side of Negativity cave. Move up to the first bolt and traverse left past the fixed draw. There is a bolt with a chain protecting the move over the lip. Climb to the next bolt then down climb to lip bolt and remove draw to reduce rope drag. Although only 5.8, climb has great exposure and a few tricky moves up top.
Protection
bolt protected with musseys at the anchor.
[Hide Photo] On approach to negativity slab from trail. Shaded area is Negativity Cave.
[Hide Photo] Michael DeWitt on the first half
[Hide Photo] Eli Nuñez just past the crux on the second pitch of Cast In Stone
[Hide Photo] high up on cast in stone, negativity cave, emeralds, ca
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[Hide Photo] Photo of some friends I made while taking turns on the second pitch. Beautiful Climb!
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