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M Carville
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2014 - 08:05pm PT
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bowman lake, ca. overview map.
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Hoping to head up there this week to camp for a few days. Depends on if a dog sitting gig that the GF previously agreed to happens on wednesday.
Are there bathrooms around anywhere or is it all primitive?
Is there cell service or should I save this thread to the laptop?
This thread says 2wd is ok but mp says it's a 4wd drive road. We'll be in a big sprinter van which doesn't do too well in slippery situations.
I keep hearing about good swimming. Is that the case this year or is the lake super low?
Any beta on the deep water soloing?
Anyone gonna be up there?
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Are there bathrooms around anywhere or is it all primitive? Emeralds has two drop toilets before you drop down to the Yuba. Bowman might have them near the lake but they are not near the climbing.
Is there cell service or should I save this thread to the laptop? Great Verizon coverage at Emeralds, I have none at Bowman.
This thread says 2wd is ok but mp says it's a 4wd drive road. We'll be in a big sprinter van which doesn't do too well in slippery situations. Road is a bit bumpy but you will be fine in your Sprinter.
I keep hearing about good swimming. Is that the case this year or is the lake super low? Both Spaulding and Bowman are high last I was up there. Stay out of the gorge below Spaulding. Water could be dumped at any moment. I don't know if the dam at Bowman can overflow right now.
Any beta on the deep water soloing? No
Anyone gonna be up there? No ;-(
Have fun!
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Thanks labrat! I should have mentioned Bowman is our destination.
Looks like the dog sitting gig is a no go so we are a go.
So if anyone has any info on bathrooms (near camping rather than climbing) let me know.
Fire rings or bbq pits?
and could someone tell me
am i gonna die?
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jonnyrig
Trad climber
formerly known as hillrat
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Mostly primitive that I recall at Bowman, but just before you get there is Lindsey Lakes off to the right. It's a FS or PGnE campground, with pit toilets and, you know, a lake to swim in. Just a couple miles before Bowman, and bring a fishing pole. Forget how much to camp, maybe $15/night? There are fire rings. I think you'll like the climbing there (bowman).
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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So far I can't see any reason to bring anything other than a sport rack. Is that true?
Also, anyone have any mountain biking info for the area?
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jonnyrig
Trad climber
formerly known as hillrat
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Sport rack will do you fine there. Climbed one single pitch at Scottland (I think), only because the sport routes were waay above my grade. Shitty gear on that. Stick to the bolts. There's a ton of em.
Most roads up that way are fair 4x4 roads that a subaru can easily navigate. If you camp at lindsey, or maybe even right below Bowman (free, no toilets) you can bike all over. Make a side trip up to Grouse Ridge lookout for a hell of a view. Or when you crest the hill coming up from the river and pass rucker lake, take a left and follow that around the mountain to where it looks out over the Yuba. Pick a road, any road, and go explore.
I have a Tahoe Nat Forest map in pdf if you want.
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:50pm PT
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We just climbed til 2 then jumped in the lake til 6 then climbed some more
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Jun 22, 2014 - 09:18pm PT
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Is the deep water soloing on the island by the dam?
Just got back for some fun climbing. No fires allowed except in designated campgrounds since June 1. Mosquitoes were brutal from about 7 pm to dark.
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Jun 23, 2014 - 12:29am PT
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I haven't been but the options are just over nacho's head or just under the pine tree on the left, which is just past the concrete damn
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kennyt
Trad climber
Oregon
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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I just drove out there last week for the first time, mostly to explore and see the area.
I did bring my fly rod though no fish were too interested in what I was offering (bowman lake).
Seems like a cool area. Lots of bolted routes with easy access and really no people which is what appeals to me. Unfortunately I had no one with me to climb with so next time I'll need to fill that gap.
I had a 2 wheel with fairly low clearance. The dirt road is fine though just up the hill past Bowman I did not venture as the road just seemed to get more narly. Maybe it was just that one section. All the climbing seemed to be beforet that point anyway.
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kennyt
Trad climber
Oregon
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I spent a lot of time there in the 90s and can't remember seeing anyone. One of my favorite places Thanks Mike.
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pudding
Mountain climber
ambleside UK
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Hello every body. I would just like to say thank you it has been helpful and reassuring to read all the comments.
i have bolted some lines in the UK, well done to the folks developing this place. Its beautiful and feels adventurous to go there.
the reason for this message is because i want to take a few children there. I am looking for potential top ropes because the belay quality of my kids is not so good. is fun house a good place to start.
thanks every one. any help much appreciated.
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Yes. Fun House is a great place to take kids and beginners. You can get up to the top of routes by going up on the left side and the base of routes is relatively flat and kid friendly. Do be aware of snakes!
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pudding
Mountain climber
ambleside UK
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Thanks very much. Any more info form any one would be lovely
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M Carville
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 20, 2014 - 09:34pm PT
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Troy Corliss, Super Size Me .11a, Fast Food Wall, Emeralds. CA.
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