California · Rock climbing · Tahoma

Mitches mayhem

One of the easier routes at Calawee Cliffs; uses both bolts and placed gear.

5.6
grade: Mixed
style

Is Mitches mayhem open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Mitches mayhem, 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 Oct 23, 8:10 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Mitches mayhem

Best months: May–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.

Jan
37° / 22°
Feb
38° / 22°
Mar
43° / 25°
Apr
49° / 27°
May
58° / 34°
Jun
69° / 40°
Jul
77° / 46°
Aug
76° / 46°
Sep
69° / 41°
Oct
58° / 34°
Nov
44° / 27°
Dec
38° / 21°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tahoma, CA, 4.7 mi away at 6,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of the easier lines at Calawee Cliffs, where the grade span reaches 5.12a. This route combines bolts and placed gear on the same line.