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California · Rock climbing · South Lake Tahoe
Because It Is There
One of four routes in Armstrong Pass, near the lower end of South Shore's grade span.
- 5.7
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Because It Is There open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Because It Is There, so check the source for the area it covers.
Harmful Algal Blooms
Agency closure covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage (Bear Canister) Restriction
Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-25-06 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Meyers Landfill Area Closure
Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-25-01 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-24-04 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Camping/Overnight Stay Restriction
Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-24-05 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of four routes catalogued in the Armstrong Pass sector at South Shore, this climb sits near the lower end of the crag's 5.6–5.11+ range.
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