PRINT: Rock Climb Mothballs, Lake Tahoe

Mothballs

5.9, Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2.5 from 22 votes
FA: Matt Franklin and Kelley Gilleran
California > Lake Tahoe > I-80 Corridor > Bowman/Emeralds > Emeralds > Pebble Beach

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

A few good edges lead to a finger crack that protects with stoppers. The slightly dirty middle section will clean up with time. There are two bolts that protect the upper headwall with good holds.

Location

Thin crack right of Sand Wedge.

Protection

Stoppers and small cams lead to two bolts up high. Two bolt anchor. (Hangers only)

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DJ Reyes
Northern Nevada

5.10a

I jumped on this because the crack looked fairly reasonable from the ground. Once I got into it though I realized that my gear was plugging up many good finger and hand holds. On top of that a couple of frogs were looking out at me from another good section of the crack so there was one more place I had to avoid. In comparison the top section with the two bolts was dispached without incident. Anyway this was my first trad lead of the season and it was a burley eye opener for sure! Jun 18, 2023