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The Fortress Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Fortress

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	Charlee And The Stick Factory S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	El Colmillo S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Perils Of Babylon S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Sage Finds The Golden Stick S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Shadowboxing S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Shadows On The Earth S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Solar Winds S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Sun Burn S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Toby Tops Out S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	4,700 ft
GPS:	39.32525, -120.6488 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	26,259 total · 193/month
Shared By:	mike carville on Feb 17, 2013
Admins:	Ky Bishop, Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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

Steep blocky cliff above Steel Monkey Wall (next terrace up). This area stays in the shade till late afternoon.

Getting There

Steep blocky cliff above Steel Monkey Wall (next terrace up). Refer to main Emeralds page (Photos)

9 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Fortress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 82 ● Solar Winds Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 7 ● El Colmillo Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 193 ● Charlee And The Stick Factory Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 67 ● Sun Burn Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 60 ● Shadows On The Earth Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 34 ● Shadowboxing Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 34 ● Sage Finds The Golden Stick Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 14 ● Toby Tops Out Sport