Open Book (Tahquitz)

Open Book (Tahquitz)
Open Book
Open Book Tahquitz.JPG
The first two pitches follow the obvious corner.
Location Tahquitz, 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.
FFA Royal Robbins & Don Wilson, 1952.

Open Book is a technical rock climbing route at Tahquitz, CA[1]. Since the Yosemite Decimal System was developed at Tahquitz it's 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 0934641315. 

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