Rock Climbing

Truckee-Tahoe is a mecca for rock climbing on California granite, home to world-class terrain that attracts climbers from around the world. It’s also a fun activity for the whole family. Places like Donner Summit offer easy access and a variety of routes for beginners and experts alike. Spend a day exploring iconic granite slabs and get a birds-eye view of the best scenic vistas.

Donner Summit

Donner Lake

North Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Where to go rock climbing

You’ve got the gear and the skills so now the question is, where to go? If you’re ready to tie in, you’ve got choices. Whether you want to tick off the classics or find off the beaten path crags, we’ve got it all.

Pick up a local guidebook at these Truckee-Tahoe’s gear shops Tahoe Mountain Sports, Tahoe Sports Hub, Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop, The Backcountry, Bluezone Sports Truckee. For a smartphone climbing app, check out Mountain Project.

Featured Experience

High Altitude Fitness

Truckee’s new indoor climbing gym offers 12,000 sqft of climbing with lead and sport routes, bouldering problems, six auto belays, campus and kilter board, and gear rentals. There’s also 52 pieces of cardio equipment, 10 Olympic weight lifting stations, a fitness room, free weights room, and three group fitness studios.

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Featured Experience

Tahoe Via Ferrata

Climb up ladder rungs, steel cables, and suspension bridges in the rocky terrain of Palisade Tahoe’s tram face! You’re connected to the rock 100% of the time and a guide leads you up one of four routes. No experience necessary.

A great choice for families! See why - Five Reasons the Tahoe Via is a Great Family Activity.

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