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Big Chief

Backwash v3

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ACCESS CLOSED

AREA CLOSED FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION. As per the forest service: Big Chief Project: Treatment on approximately 675 acres south of Truckee between Highway 89 and the Northstar Ski Area. Forest Road 06 will remain open during operations. Forest Roads 06-14, 06-16 and 06-18, Forest System Trail 16E85 (Big Chief Trail) and all Forest Service lands within the project area, such as Big Chief Climbing Area, will be closed during implementation. The closure is due to be lifted in January 2027

On the right side of the downhill face, sit start and bust up the tall seam system next to the tree.

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