VIA FERRATA TAHOE: 2, 3, or 4 hour climbing tour
**Prices include taxes
This Lake Tahoe summer adventure climbs Olympic Valley’s iconic Tram Face making for a memorable morning or afternoon outdoor experience. Climbing a little over an hour, you can dip your toes in this amazing Lake Tahoe climbing adventure. Your group, young or old, is sure to have an unforgettable experience.
2 Hour Tour:
At the base of the routes, our climbing guide will orient climbers to the “Continuous Lifeline System” with a brief overview of all safety systems. All of the climbing routes start with a short beginner section called “Flamingo Buttress” to allow new climbers to practice sliding their carabiner along the cable before going higher.
After completing the Flamingo Buttress, climbers will head up a short trail, less than 100 yards, and connect into the Great Escape cable section. The Great Escape starts in a small chimney, and then opens up onto beautiful granite slabs. Smearing our shoes, we’ll work our way up the slabs, using the texture of the rock to grip and the cable to ascend. After crossing a gully, we’ll take in the wonderful views of Olympic Valley from Sandy’s ledge, an ideal location for a snack and sip of water. From here, we’ll descend back down the Great Escape, and finish our climb on the descent trail back to the start.
In all, the whole experience will take roughly two hours from arriving at our base camp in The Village at Palisades Tahoe to saying goodbyes and heading back to the car. Plan to hike and climb for about 1 hour.
3 Hour Tour:
At the base of the routes, our climbing guide will orient climbers to the “Continuous Lifeline System” with a brief overview of all safety systems. All of the climbing routes start with a short beginner section called “Flamingo Buttress” to allow new climbers to practice sliding their carabiner along the cable before going higher.
After completing the Flamingo Buttress, the start of The Loophole climbs up through steepening terrain directly above the Village at Palisades Tahoe. After a short but nearly vertical section, the route begins to weave back and forth among granite towers. Climbers won’t forget to wave hello to the world-famous Palisades Tahoe Tram as it passes overhead full of amazed onlookers. After climbing up to what’s known as the Ski Tree (you’ll see why), the route breaks off from The Sundial Arete and heads out to The Olympic Valley Overlook for a quick photo opportunity before traversing a ledge back towards the start. Climbers then rejoin a portion of The Skyline Traverse and descend with the assistance of ladder rungs and return to the start of the climb via The Great Escape. In all, the whole experience will take roughly three hours from arriving at our base camp in The Village at Palisades Tahoe to saying goodbyes and venturing into the Village for a much-needed bite to eat.
4 Hour Tour:
Unlike any other Tahoe tour, this 4-hour Tahoe Via Ferrata climb allows adventure seekers to scale the rocky peaks of Palisades Tahoe without any prior climbing experience. During each session, our guides assess their group after climbing the Flamingo Buttress and choose the route that fits best with everyone’s pace, ability, and comfort. One route is not harder than the other, and they both possess unique features and experiences.
Route Description: The Sundial Arête
After moving through the Flamingo Buttress, the start of the Sundial Arête shares the first 100’ with the Skyline Traverse before taking a right. Climbing through steepening terrain directly above the Village at Palisades Tahoe, climbers begin slowly gaining exposure from below. After a short but nearly vertical section, the route begins to weave back and forth among granite towers. Climbers won’t forget to wave hello to the world-famous Palisades Tahoe Tram as it passes overhead full of amazed onlookers. Nearing the top of the Tram Face, climbers find themselves scrambling along a rocky ridge with incredible views of Shirley Canyon. Topping off the route, climbers cross a final airy and steep span, ending on a tiny bluff dubbed the “Island in the Sky”. It’s at this point that both routes rejoin before finishing together with one last airy section of climbing.
Sharing the same section of climbing for about 100’ as the Sundial Arete, the Skyline Traverse breaks left while evoking an exploratory feel as it ventures up towards a series of slabs and ledges. After navigating the lower slabs, climbers will encounter a narrow chimney feature climbing right through the mountain. Once through the chimney section, the route moves through another ledge system before arriving at a bridge called “Monkey in the Middle”. Climbers will cross one at a time while posing for those instagram photos. Continuing to move up, it seems at each corner there is another angle to see and another playful section of climbing. Once near the top of the route, climbers must cross the 50-foot-long “Super Monkey Bridge,” using only one cable for their feet and one cable for hands. Once complete, the route joins the Sundial Arête for one final airy span directly below the large tram tower sitting atop the cliff.
Descent From The Summit
After summiting, groups will enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Olympic Valley while taking some photos to remember the experience.
From here, a short but beautiful hike along the ridge offers stunning views of Shirley Canyon, KT-22, and many other surrounding peaks. The hike ends at a mountain road where our 4×4 vehicle will be waiting to give a quick ride back to the village, where climbers can turn around and view the epic face they just climbed. Gear gets returned to the office, and future climbing plans are made.
**Prices include taxes
This Lake Tahoe summer adventure climbs Olympic Valley’s iconic Tram Face making for a memorable morning or afternoon outdoor experience. Climbing a little over an hour, you can dip your toes in this amazing Lake Tahoe climbing adventure. Your group, young or old, is sure to have an unforgettable experience.
2 Hour Tour:
At the base of the routes, our climbing guide will orient climbers to the “Continuous Lifeline System” with a brief overview of all safety systems. All of the climbing routes start with a short beginner section called “Flamingo Buttress” to allow new climbers to practice sliding their carabiner along the cable before going higher.
After completing the Flamingo Buttress, climbers will head up a short trail, less than 100 yards, and connect into the Great Escape cable section. The Great Escape starts in a small chimney, and then opens up onto beautiful granite slabs. Smearing our shoes, we’ll work our way up the slabs, using the texture of the rock to grip and the cable to ascend. After crossing a gully, we’ll take in the wonderful views of Olympic Valley from Sandy’s ledge, an ideal location for a snack and sip of water. From here, we’ll descend back down the Great Escape, and finish our climb on the descent trail back to the start.
In all, the whole experience will take roughly two hours from arriving at our base camp in The Village at Palisades Tahoe to saying goodbyes and heading back to the car. Plan to hike and climb for about 1 hour.
3 Hour Tour:
At the base of the routes, our climbing guide will orient climbers to the “Continuous Lifeline System” with a brief overview of all safety systems. All of the climbing routes start with a short beginner section called “Flamingo Buttress” to allow new climbers to practice sliding their carabiner along the cable before going higher.
After completing the Flamingo Buttress, the start of The Loophole climbs up through steepening terrain directly above the Village at Palisades Tahoe. After a short but nearly vertical section, the route begins to weave back and forth among granite towers. Climbers won’t forget to wave hello to the world-famous Palisades Tahoe Tram as it passes overhead full of amazed onlookers. After climbing up to what’s known as the Ski Tree (you’ll see why), the route breaks off from The Sundial Arete and heads out to The Olympic Valley Overlook for a quick photo opportunity before traversing a ledge back towards the start. Climbers then rejoin a portion of The Skyline Traverse and descend with the assistance of ladder rungs and return to the start of the climb via The Great Escape. In all, the whole experience will take roughly three hours from arriving at our base camp in The Village at Palisades Tahoe to saying goodbyes and venturing into the Village for a much-needed bite to eat.
4 Hour Tour:
Unlike any other Tahoe tour, this 4-hour Tahoe Via Ferrata climb allows adventure seekers to scale the rocky peaks of Palisades Tahoe without any prior climbing experience. During each session, our guides assess their group after climbing the Flamingo Buttress and choose the route that fits best with everyone’s pace, ability, and comfort. One route is not harder than the other, and they both possess unique features and experiences.
Route Description: The Sundial Arête
After moving through the Flamingo Buttress, the start of the Sundial Arête shares the first 100’ with the Skyline Traverse before taking a right. Climbing through steepening terrain directly above the Village at Palisades Tahoe, climbers begin slowly gaining exposure from below. After a short but nearly vertical section, the route begins to weave back and forth among granite towers. Climbers won’t forget to wave hello to the world-famous Palisades Tahoe Tram as it passes overhead full of amazed onlookers. Nearing the top of the Tram Face, climbers find themselves scrambling along a rocky ridge with incredible views of Shirley Canyon. Topping off the route, climbers cross a final airy and steep span, ending on a tiny bluff dubbed the “Island in the Sky”. It’s at this point that both routes rejoin before finishing together with one last airy section of climbing.
Sharing the same section of climbing for about 100’ as the Sundial Arete, the Skyline Traverse breaks left while evoking an exploratory feel as it ventures up towards a series of slabs and ledges. After navigating the lower slabs, climbers will encounter a narrow chimney feature climbing right through the mountain. Once through the chimney section, the route moves through another ledge system before arriving at a bridge called “Monkey in the Middle”. Climbers will cross one at a time while posing for those instagram photos. Continuing to move up, it seems at each corner there is another angle to see and another playful section of climbing. Once near the top of the route, climbers must cross the 50-foot-long “Super Monkey Bridge,” using only one cable for their feet and one cable for hands. Once complete, the route joins the Sundial Arête for one final airy span directly below the large tram tower sitting atop the cliff.
Descent From The Summit
After summiting, groups will enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Olympic Valley while taking some photos to remember the experience.
From here, a short but beautiful hike along the ridge offers stunning views of Shirley Canyon, KT-22, and many other surrounding peaks. The hike ends at a mountain road where our 4×4 vehicle will be waiting to give a quick ride back to the village, where climbers can turn around and view the epic face they just climbed. Gear gets returned to the office, and future climbing plans are made.
**Prices include taxes
This Lake Tahoe summer adventure climbs Olympic Valley’s iconic Tram Face making for a memorable morning or afternoon outdoor experience. Climbing a little over an hour, you can dip your toes in this amazing Lake Tahoe climbing adventure. Your group, young or old, is sure to have an unforgettable experience.
2 Hour Tour:
At the base of the routes, our climbing guide will orient climbers to the “Continuous Lifeline System” with a brief overview of all safety systems. All of the climbing routes start with a short beginner section called “Flamingo Buttress” to allow new climbers to practice sliding their carabiner along the cable before going higher.
After completing the Flamingo Buttress, climbers will head up a short trail, less than 100 yards, and connect into the Great Escape cable section. The Great Escape starts in a small chimney, and then opens up onto beautiful granite slabs. Smearing our shoes, we’ll work our way up the slabs, using the texture of the rock to grip and the cable to ascend. After crossing a gully, we’ll take in the wonderful views of Olympic Valley from Sandy’s ledge, an ideal location for a snack and sip of water. From here, we’ll descend back down the Great Escape, and finish our climb on the descent trail back to the start.
In all, the whole experience will take roughly two hours from arriving at our base camp in The Village at Palisades Tahoe to saying goodbyes and heading back to the car. Plan to hike and climb for about 1 hour.
3 Hour Tour:
At the base of the routes, our climbing guide will orient climbers to the “Continuous Lifeline System” with a brief overview of all safety systems. All of the climbing routes start with a short beginner section called “Flamingo Buttress” to allow new climbers to practice sliding their carabiner along the cable before going higher.
After completing the Flamingo Buttress, the start of The Loophole climbs up through steepening terrain directly above the Village at Palisades Tahoe. After a short but nearly vertical section, the route begins to weave back and forth among granite towers. Climbers won’t forget to wave hello to the world-famous Palisades Tahoe Tram as it passes overhead full of amazed onlookers. After climbing up to what’s known as the Ski Tree (you’ll see why), the route breaks off from The Sundial Arete and heads out to The Olympic Valley Overlook for a quick photo opportunity before traversing a ledge back towards the start. Climbers then rejoin a portion of The Skyline Traverse and descend with the assistance of ladder rungs and return to the start of the climb via The Great Escape. In all, the whole experience will take roughly three hours from arriving at our base camp in The Village at Palisades Tahoe to saying goodbyes and venturing into the Village for a much-needed bite to eat.
4 Hour Tour:
Unlike any other Tahoe tour, this 4-hour Tahoe Via Ferrata climb allows adventure seekers to scale the rocky peaks of Palisades Tahoe without any prior climbing experience. During each session, our guides assess their group after climbing the Flamingo Buttress and choose the route that fits best with everyone’s pace, ability, and comfort. One route is not harder than the other, and they both possess unique features and experiences.
Route Description: The Sundial Arête
After moving through the Flamingo Buttress, the start of the Sundial Arête shares the first 100’ with the Skyline Traverse before taking a right. Climbing through steepening terrain directly above the Village at Palisades Tahoe, climbers begin slowly gaining exposure from below. After a short but nearly vertical section, the route begins to weave back and forth among granite towers. Climbers won’t forget to wave hello to the world-famous Palisades Tahoe Tram as it passes overhead full of amazed onlookers. Nearing the top of the Tram Face, climbers find themselves scrambling along a rocky ridge with incredible views of Shirley Canyon. Topping off the route, climbers cross a final airy and steep span, ending on a tiny bluff dubbed the “Island in the Sky”. It’s at this point that both routes rejoin before finishing together with one last airy section of climbing.
Sharing the same section of climbing for about 100’ as the Sundial Arete, the Skyline Traverse breaks left while evoking an exploratory feel as it ventures up towards a series of slabs and ledges. After navigating the lower slabs, climbers will encounter a narrow chimney feature climbing right through the mountain. Once through the chimney section, the route moves through another ledge system before arriving at a bridge called “Monkey in the Middle”. Climbers will cross one at a time while posing for those instagram photos. Continuing to move up, it seems at each corner there is another angle to see and another playful section of climbing. Once near the top of the route, climbers must cross the 50-foot-long “Super Monkey Bridge,” using only one cable for their feet and one cable for hands. Once complete, the route joins the Sundial Arête for one final airy span directly below the large tram tower sitting atop the cliff.
Descent From The Summit
After summiting, groups will enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Olympic Valley while taking some photos to remember the experience.
From here, a short but beautiful hike along the ridge offers stunning views of Shirley Canyon, KT-22, and many other surrounding peaks. The hike ends at a mountain road where our 4×4 vehicle will be waiting to give a quick ride back to the village, where climbers can turn around and view the epic face they just climbed. Gear gets returned to the office, and future climbing plans are made.