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In 1972 nuts had not yet completely replaced pitons and were still looked on with suspicion by some. I climbed this route swinging leads with one such unbeliever, and running out of rope, the right size piton, and nerve all at the same time, he irretrievably beat my brand new hex into the crack with his hammer for a belay anchor. <br> As of last month, it’s still there about four pitches up.
In 1972 nuts had not yet completely replaced pi…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by The Gray Tradster
 15
Adam testing out the quality of the hand jams on P2.
Adam testing out the quality of the hand jams o…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Russell Houghten
 4
On the East Lark in winter of 1988. Miguel Carmona photo.
On the East Lark in winter of 1988. Miguel Carm…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > E Lark (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b AI2-3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 3
Near the top of NE Face West in winter. Tahquitz Rock. 2010 photo by Penelope Smrz
Near the top of NE Face West in winter. Tahquit…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 3
East Lark in winter. 1988 Photo by Miguel Carmona.
East Lark in winter. 1988 Photo by Miguel Carmona.
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > E Lark (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b AI2-3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 3
Miguel Carmona leading in lean ice conditions, East Lark, Tahquitz Rock in 1988.
Miguel Carmona leading in lean ice conditions,…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > E Lark (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b AI2-3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 3
The whole lower section of NE Face is visible. Penelope Smrz is climbing in October 2008.
The whole lower section of NE Face is visible.…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 3
In the winter the NE Face can ice up so well (in some years), you would not believe you are in Southern California. Once you experience ice climbing on Tahquitz, you experienced the best, (and likely) the most uncommon climbing in Southern California.
In the winter the NE Face can ice up so well (i…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 2
Money Pitch
Money Pitch
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Ben E
 2
The epic dihedral pitch! This thing is so sick with an improbable exit up the left face right at the top of it.
The epic dihedral pitch! This thing is so sick…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > W Lark (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a AI3 M1-2)
by Mike Toffey
 2
Looking up from the bottom of pitch 4 on West Lark. You can see the epic dihedral higher up on the pitch.
Looking up from the bottom of pitch 4 on West L…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > W Lark (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a AI3 M1-2)
by Mike Toffey
 2
Penelope Smrz starting the first pitch, NE Face West, October 2008
Penelope Smrz starting the first pitch, NE Face…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 2
Photo topo of El Whampo at Tahquitz. Editable files and CC licensing info at github.com/bcrowell/tahquitz_photography
Photo topo of El Whampo at Tahquitz. Editable f…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Ben Crowell
 2
2nd pitch, lovely long crack
2nd pitch, lovely long crack
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Chris Lo
 2
All smiles, Aaron starts the "tough" section of 'Too Biased' (5.9)
All smiles, Aaron starts the "tough" section of…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Too Biased (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R)
by Dave Daly
 2
Climbing topo of West Lark at Tahquitz. The most recent version of this topo can always be found at https://bitbucket.org/ben-crowell/tahquitz
Climbing topo of West Lark at Tahquitz. The mos…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > W Lark (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a AI3 M1-2)
by Ben Crowell
 1
Looking up at step around corner 4th pitch. Climb from 11/9/19
Looking up at step around corner 4th pitch. Cli…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > W Lark (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a AI3 M1-2)
by Kenan Tezer
 1
Start of NE Face - East Variation<br> The route starts on flakes to the left of the dihedral. Then up into the left-facing corner.
Start of NE Face - East Variation The route st…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face East (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Donno
 1
Mike Margala on pitch 3, just before undercling on overlap to dead mountain mahogony.
Mike Margala on pitch 3, just before undercling…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > Hard Lark (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by BrentNorum
 1
After some balancy face moves off the belay, Nathan Fitzhugh on the fun liebacks of the second pitch of El Grandote.
After some balancy face moves off the belay, Na…
Tahquitz & Suic… > Tahquitz Rock > (b) N Face
by Bill Odenthal
 1
Me (Hamik Mukelyan) on NE Face W, Tahquitz, February 2010. Did it three times that year (with Alex Falk, Pratyush Tiwary, Kedron Silsbee, Jordan Ramey, and Bill Sherman)
Me (Hamik Mukelyan) on NE Face W, Tahquitz, Feb…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by Hamik Mukelyan
 16
The Badger at Pitch 2, great climbing
The Badger at Pitch 2, great climbing
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Luis R
 3
Alan Busby on Grace Slick at the P2 crux around 1982.
Alan Busby on Grace Slick at the P2 crux around…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Grace Slick (5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13)
by Stone Minion
 5
Traverse move then reaching up for the finger crack. Crack protects with small gear (blue alien) or nuts.
Traverse move then reaching up for the finger c…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Joshua Tree Runner
 4
Climbing topo of Northeast Face East at Tahquitz. The most recent version of this topo is always at https://bitbucket.org/ben-crowell/tahquitz
Climbing topo of Northeast Face East at Tahquit…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face East (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Ben Crowell
 2
Fixed pin on P4 of El Whampo
Fixed pin on P4 of El Whampo
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Chris D
 2
El Wampo mixed!!! WI3 M3...
El Wampo mixed!!! WI3 M3...
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Joshua Reinig
 6
This is a 3rd pitch Variation, I found it to be quite enjoyable, but seldom traveled.
This is a 3rd pitch Variation, I found it to be…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Justin Tomlinson
 6
First two pitches of El Whampo.
First two pitches of El Whampo.
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by John Hegyes
 6
The view of West Lark from just below the talus field on the North approach trail. This shows both finishes: straight up and off to the left. Loose rock at the top!
The view of West Lark from just below the talus…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > W Lark (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a AI3 M1-2)
by Chris D
 7
really fun climbing.
really fun climbing.
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by x15x15
 8
normal conditions... sort of...
normal conditions... sort of...
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by x15x15
 8
The arrows point to the steep exit pitch of the NE Face . The moves are a bit harder here over an old pin. Alois climbing in 2008. "Photo with permission of my wife",
The arrows point to the steep exit pitch of the…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > Northeast Face West (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M1-2)
by Alois Smrz
 3
Looking down from about halfway up P2, at a resting alcove (to the right of the main crack) at Ralph and Sandra at the P1 belay.
Looking down from about halfway up P2, at a res…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by TimB
 3
The Badger having a good time
The Badger having a good time
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > El Whampo (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Luis R
 8
East Lark start
East Lark start
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (b) N Face > E Lark (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b AI2-3 M1-2)
by Donno
 4
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