Open Book (Tahquitz)

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Open Book
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The first two pitches follow the obvious inside corner
Location Tahquitz Peak, California, United States
Coordinates 33°45′38″N116°41′06″W / 33.7605°N 116.685°W / 33.7605; -116.685
Climbing Area Tahquitz Rock
Route Type Trad
Vertical Gain300 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 Rock, in Riverside County, California. [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.[ citation needed ]

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References

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