California · Bouldering · Markleeville

Katana stand

Entry-level problem in the Ronin Boulder sector at Ebbets Pass Highway (4).

V5
grade
Bouldering Pads
style

Is Katana stand open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Katana stand, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Katana stand

Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    47° / 22°

    3 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 25°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    58° / 29°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    63° / 33°

    2 wet

  5. May

    72° / 41°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 48°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 55°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 53°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    82° / 46°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 36°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 28°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 22°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Topaz Lake, NV, 12.9 mi away at 5,292 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of four boulder problems catalogued at Ebbets Pass Highway (4), this climb sits at the entry point of the grade span that extends to V11 within the Ronin Boulder sector.