Open Book (climb)

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Open Book is a traditional 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]

Open Book
The first two pitches follow the obvious inside corner
LocationTahquitz Peak, California, United States
Coordinates33°45′38″N 116°41′06″W / 33.7605°N 116.685°W / 33.7605; -116.685
Climbing areaTahquitz Rock
Route typeTraditional climbing
Vertical gain300 feet
Pitches3
Grade5.9 (5c)
First ascentJohn Mendenhall & Harry Sutherland, 1947.
First free ascentRoyal Robbins & Don Wilson, 1952.

References

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