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The Open Book - 5.6
Average Rating : 3.57 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
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4-6 QD's; Med Nuts/Hexes/Cams; Pro to 1-1/2"; a couple med slings.
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Description:
Start just under the nose and climb blocky ledges to the bottom of the left side of the nose (as viewed facing the nose). Skip trying to set pro until you get to the bottom of the open book. Protect the move up into the open book, then use various jams, smears and liebacks to work to top of the open book (the crux). Once above open book, easy 10' to dual rap-bolts. Bring a couple medium slings to avoid rope drag. Definitely a Mt. Erie mega-classic! (Holds are getting rounded as proof)
Submitted by: ibnfe2 on 2006-09-19
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Route ID: 66032
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Nice day out with Logan
Beautiful view from the anchors. Belay from the top and soak in the scenery. First 20 feet are pretty run out but solid.
Added: 2011-05-07
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
meh
The bottom is forgettable. The book section is about 2 fun moves and I guess would be a good first time lieback crack.
Added: 2010-05-13
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Red Point ascent by:
Ascent note
After many top rope climbs, I finally got around to leading it. Thin pro for the first half, but easy climbing. The dihedral crack is short but sweet. Chain anchor at top.
Added: 2010-02-25
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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by far my favorite
Easy approach from top parking area, easy top rope set up. Either rappel down or walk down to start. Clean lines, and the best view, bar none, of any route I've ever climbed anywhere in the world. Beautiful, solid, love it.
Added: 2009-06-20
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| Safety Rating | G |
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ok
I found the move in the book section of the climb to be odd. Wearing proper rock shoes instead of boots may have made the last move less awkward.
Added: 2008-04-12
