Open Book (Tahquitz)

Open Book

The first two pitches follow the obvious corner.
Location Tahquitz Peak, California, USA
Coordinates 33°45′38″N 116°41′06″W / 33.7605°N 116.685°W / 33.7605; -116.685
Climbing Area Tahquitz
Route Type Trad
Vertical Gain 300 feet
Pitches 3
Grade 5.9
First ascent John Mendenhall & Harry Sutherland, 1947.
First free ascent Royal Robbins & Don Wilson, 1952.

Open Book is a technical rock climbing route at Tahquitz Peak, CA.[1] Since the Yosemite Decimal System was developed at Tahquitz it is no coincidence that the first climb to be rated 5.9, Open Book, is also located at Tahquitz. In 1952, when Royal Robbins climbed it free, it was one of the most difficult free ascents in the country.

References

  1. Randy Vogel (1993). Rock Climber's Guide to Tahquitz and Suicide (2nd ed.). Falcon. ISBN 0-934641-31-5.

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