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Tahoe Bill
Trad climber
ca
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Nov 20, 2009 - 11:52am PT
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I was thinking about making my 1st trip to Toll House Rock this weekend through tuesday, before thanksgiving
I know we are expecting some weather tonight, rain/snow in Tahoe. What will toll house be like, once the sun comes out on sat? Does it dry out fast?
How long is the approach from the GATE, to the top and then down to the famous Toll house traverse?
We will be camping on the road ,prior to the gate.
Any beta would be greatly appreciated. Im a long CAl Dome climber, and know the in's and out of that area well. I also know sometimes the smallest beta can safe alot of time and energy, at a new crag.
Namaste
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Nov 20, 2009 - 12:16pm PT
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I'm no local but I would bet TH will be fine for the weekend, sunday for sure. That rock gets a lot of sun. Have fun!
Jeff
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 20, 2009 - 12:21pm PT
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The rock gets a lot of sun and usually dries pretty fast, maybe less so in the cracks.
We don't camp on the road -- there isn't much space. The gate may be locked. If spending the night we hike our sleeping gear up to the hang glider slab -- maybe about 15-20 minutes. It's a bit steep, but the exercise is good for ya :)
There is a third class descent from the slab, which can be brushy. Look out for ticks this time of year. You traverse skier's right along the base of the practice slabs (nice 5.7 - 5.8 bolted routes btw), then descend a ways on some more scrambly stuff, then traverse some more in a wooded area. There might be flags / ribbons to mark part of the way.
The start of the traverse has a large open ledge. I'd guess it's about 30-45 minutes from the car.
http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/151415/tollhouse-rock.html
It's primitive camping - no water and no toilets, so bring your trowel, etc. Should be supplies in Prather though (I like that new food mart :)
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snaps10
Mountain climber
Visalia, CA
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Nov 20, 2009 - 12:55pm PT
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Camping on the top is always fun too, although it'll put you on the other side of the rock from the traverse. If you go up a steep fire road as soon as you turn off the main road it'll take you up. If you have a high clearance 4x4 you can drive all the way up now. Awesome view to wake up to.
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2010 - 05:31pm PT
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Got out there yesterday, and finished up on the Tollhouse Traverse. This time led the mantel, as per the original FA. Whew ! That was worth the price of admission :)
Doesn't look like much until you get up close and personal
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