Big Chief

Big Chief holds some of the best all around sport climbing in the Tahoe area and offers routes spread throughout the grades ranging from 5.7 to 5.13d!. The rock type is volcanic tuff and the area has more than 130 sport climbs with dramatic views of the Truckee River Canyon and surrounding mountains.

Big Chief’s routes range from vertical to overhanging and can feel tiring and strenuous for some. The ability to climb 5.9 is recommended but not necessary.