TAHOE'S EMERALD TRILOGY (an alpine linkup w/ photos)

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IV

climber
tahoe
Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 20, 2011 - 04:02pm PT
So, here's the linkup: section 20, eagle lake buttress, and maggie's west face. An awesome day topping out the longest routes in the area. Ended it coasting via cruiser down from bayview to eagle trailhead and icy cold mirror pond pale ales. We took about 12 hours to finish the tour.
An early approach is necessary.

up first: Section 20
4th class approach pitch

stewie on the 4th pitch

sweet ledge below 4th class leading to summit blocks

After the scramble down from Section 20, crossing the creek and leaving our gear at the base of the slab system leading up to eagle lake buttress helped us to keep an eye for moving over to maggie's. On our way to the Maggiewand, Stewie crossing the creek after simu-soloing the buttress.The traverse pitch on Maggie's west face
Following the "money" 6th pitch
One of the Junipers on top
And...
The road cyclists weren't impressed with our bikes, speed of descent, or attire.
mrtropy

Trad climber
Nor Cal
Aug 20, 2011 - 04:33pm PT
Nice!
mark miller

Social climber
Reno
Aug 20, 2011 - 05:13pm PT
Section 20 is an awesome route, great pics. What about that knobby wall leading out of the chimney? one of the fun-nest pitches I've ever done.
Those routes are long, but check out Indian rock out of Angora peak area for some real big "stuff" in the Tahoe Basin. Possibilities Galore. and no lines.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 20, 2011 - 05:16pm PT
That's pretty awesome. Strong work.
bearbnz

Trad climber
East Side, California
Aug 20, 2011 - 06:05pm PT
Big day, thanks for sharing. I've tried to climb Section 20 twice, and neither time could I even find the route going by the description in the old yellow Carville guide.
mark miller

Social climber
Reno
Aug 20, 2011 - 06:20pm PT
Let's knott talk about the" old yellow Carville guide."
Basically you go around the mountain to about 6:30 or 7:00 o'clock and go up a chimney(Loose) then start climbing up and left, a few exit variations pop up at the top depending upon how much more you want.
That hill has some great potential for hundreds of small route,
Back in the late 70's, I saw Bridwell and Jay Smith doing some crazy ice thing about 4 o'clock on that hill.It still scars me today to think about what they were climbing.....
Ezra Ellis

Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
Aug 20, 2011 - 06:42pm PT
Sweet TFPU!!!
IV

climber
tahoe
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 20, 2011 - 07:52pm PT
1st pitch after 4th class approach "pitch"
Brian Biega

climber
Truckee, CA
Aug 20, 2011 - 11:12pm PT
Great shots.

Looks like an awsome tour. Way to go out there!

Cheers, Brian
adam d

climber
Los Osos, CA
Aug 20, 2011 - 11:19pm PT
Good times moving over stone! (and other stuff)
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Aug 21, 2011 - 12:42am PT
well mark i only found five pitches over at indian rock,
and its not in the emerald klettergarden anyway!
maggies west face is eight pitches.
heres some shots from yesterday..
Scott Thelen

Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
Aug 21, 2011 - 10:59am PT
Going to the wood shed !!!!
Brian Biega

climber
Truckee, CA
Aug 21, 2011 - 11:41am PT
Where is the Plectrum, and how hard is the Letter Box Traverse (variation) on Maggies West Face?
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Aug 21, 2011 - 11:57am PT
brian, good questions. the plectrum is the high point for section 20.
im trying to find a shot of that for you.
as far as the variation on maggies well it feels about 5.9
it makes the other two 5.9 pitches feel 5.9+
have you been to the rado lately?
adventurous one

Trad climber
Truckee Ca.
Aug 21, 2011 - 01:56pm PT
A cool linkup!! Jaw dropping views all day of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake and Tahoe far below and beers and coasting on cruiser bikes to finish it up....... What a great day in Tahoe!!!!!!
Brian Biega

climber
Truckee, CA
Aug 21, 2011 - 11:28pm PT
Yeah!
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Aug 22, 2011 - 05:36pm PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 22, 2011 - 05:56pm PT
Awesome!
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Aug 24, 2011 - 10:52pm PT
Mr_T

Trad climber
Northern California
Aug 24, 2011 - 11:21pm PT
Great looking link up! Thanks.
micronut

Trad climber
fresno, ca
Aug 24, 2011 - 11:57pm PT
Anything with the word Trilogy or Link-Up is bound to be a day full of fun. Well Done.

Sounds kinda French. They love them Trilogees!
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Aug 25, 2011 - 12:30am PT
Yes!!!!

Way cool.
Brian Biega

climber
Truckee, CA
Aug 25, 2011 - 10:39am PT
Thanks for the details Stewie.

Was up at the Rado last weekend. What a place...

Cheers, Brian
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Aug 25, 2011 - 10:45am PT
Sweet day, well done.
Llewelyn Moss

Big Wall climber
LZ Loon
Aug 25, 2011 - 11:08am PT
yesssssss!!!
Brian Biega

climber
Truckee, CA
Aug 25, 2011 - 12:39pm PT
Cheers to that! Well maybe not at this time of day...
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Aug 25, 2011 - 12:45pm PT
Awesome TR. Thanks for all the great photos
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Aug 25, 2011 - 01:06pm PT
Related LONG Tahoe route TR
IV

climber
tahoe
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 26, 2011 - 12:39am PT
Note: The routes around s20 and maggies have sections of loose rock. Please DO NOT climb underneath other parties... more cleaning...
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Aug 26, 2011 - 12:16pm PT
yes of course try to never belay directly underneath your leader. pretend your ice climbing.always.
the belays on the west face route on maggies pk are placed so as to protect the belayer from possible missiles. still utmost care is needed.
it gives an extra bit of a dose of the stuff! cheers
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Sep 1, 2011 - 10:50am PT
a different view of the maggiewand.
gilly

Mountain climber
Mohawk Valley,Ca
Sep 1, 2011 - 12:47pm PT
I say Lads,a proper tick indeed! Cheer-ee-oow..
clustiere

Trad climber
berkeley ca
Aug 30, 2012 - 12:43am PT
Rad!
dangry

Trad climber
the bay-sierra complex
Aug 30, 2012 - 02:27am PT
Wow... What a great day, strong work all around, the link up and trip report.
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