OverviewA number of climbs can form on the north-facing south walls of Eagle Creek Canyon when temperatures plummet in the South Lake Tahoe area.Getting ThereRefer to the directions to Eagle Lake for Eagle Creek Canyon. If the lake is well-frozen, walk across it, or along the south shore of the lake if any doubts. Approach the climbs on (hopefully) snow-covered boulders and talus.
RoutesSeveral lines seem to form on the south wall, reputedly WI3-4.
We climbed only one of them. Some locals called it Cutty Sark, WI4+, 30m. I think Cutty Sark may actually be in the Echo Lakes area, but for the purposes of description it will be referred to by that name here.
Topropes seemed like they could be set up by walking to the end of the canyon (southwest) and then veering up above the cliffs. Trees might be possible to use as anchors - bring long slings or static rope. Cutty Sark actually had a pair of bolts at the top (no rap rings, so bring extra slings / rings just in case). Images
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