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Harder Than It Used To Be

5.12b, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: John Scott, (after hold broke Aidan Maguire?)
California > Lake Tahoe > Highway 50 Corr… > Sugarloaf Area > Sugarloaf > S Face

Description

Thin steep face climbing with a big reach through a distinct crux. Save some gas for the rest of the route because it doesn't let up much all the way to the top.

This route was originally rated 5.12a but after a key knob broke went un-repeated for several years and was listed as such in the most current guidebook of the day. However, it has since been lead multiple times by several different people. Current consensus to date is 5.12b/c leaning more toward B.

Location

Just left of the start of Bolee Gold

Protection

Draws

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Aidan Maguire
Placerville, CA
[Hide Comment] Not great but desperate Mar 27, 2024