California · Rock climbing · Olympic Valley

Standing Bear (var.)

Mid-range climb at Trophy Wall within Shirley Canyon Cliffs' four catalogued routes.

5.10c
grade: Trad Gear
style

Is Standing Bear (var.) open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Tahoe National Forest.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-26-25 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest

As of Oct 23, 8:45 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Standing Bear (var.)

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, 12.2 mi away at 6,315 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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 routes catalogued at Shirley Canyon Cliffs' Trophy Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.5 to 5.11b range.