Reno area ice and rock

[petah]

Hello.

 

Moving from Minnesota to Reno in a few weeks.

 

I know that the Tahoe

area has some rock to play on, but are there any areas for ice climbing around Reno/Tahoe?

 

Any info/links about ice and rock areas appreciated.

 

P.

[mkporwit]

Your closest ice is probably Lee Vining and June Lake, a couple of hours south on 395.

[mkporwit]

Or if you want alpine ice, there's nice couloirs on the east side of the Sierra that come into shape right about now... North Peak and Mt. Dana are probably the closest to you, but there's more as you go south.

[matt_warfield]

For alpine rock, the Sierras are close with infinite opportunity. For rock, 200 mi. south is Bishop, with world class bouldering and cragging. I'm sure there are other areas closer to Reno as well (e.g. Donner Summit) but I'm not that familiar with them.

[texplorer]

Around Tahoe you are correct. The climbing at Lover's leap, phantom spires, and sugarloaf is pretty prime. Donner Summit is about an hour up the pass toward Sacramento for single pitch stuff.

 

I just moved to Reno and though am pretty busy am looking forward to hitting the Sierras. I've been looking for partners to get on some the classic Sierra routes and perhaps scope out some new lines there too. When you get here look me up.

[kurthicks]

there is also some occasional ice around Tahoe. Look in the Emerald Bay area for starters.