Just saw this- what a great way to tie the knot! Sounds very special. Happy for both of you that you got to do it in such a unique & meaningful way.
cab - Jun 13, 2011 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
Wedding Crasher!
Ascended the Southwest Gully to the summit only to arrive in the middle of a wedding ceremony! Hung around for a few minutes then headed back down the same way. Climbed Sam Fink Peak in the morning before this and then climbed Suicide Rock afterwards.
NavySeabee - Aug 23, 2010 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
SW Gully Route
Tried the traverse from Tahquitz a few years back and came up empty. Took the W/SW gully route this time and had a very enjoyable climb. Had the summit to myself for about 20 mins. There are some fun class 3 slabs also if you stick closer to the rock.
Via Trough, Fingertip Traverse. Many more to come.
SJ - Jul 11, 2010 11:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2010
via Sahara Terror
Fun route, lots of variation.
Tom Fralich - Jun 7, 2010 6:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2010
Multiple Routes
Fingertrip (5.7, 4 pitches) -- June 5, 2010 -- Mary and I climbed this fun route as an introduction to the area. Both of us were out of shape from several weeks of no climbing, so the approach was a good wake-up call. Didn't have to wait in line and followed another party down the Friction Descent. We spend the rest of the afternoon hanging out in Idyllwild.
The Long Climb w/ Wong Climb var (5.8, 6 pitches) -- June 6, 2010 -- Mary and I did this climb on Day 2 of our weekend trip to Tahquitz. Really amazing climbing on the first two pitches and something challenging on every pitch. A more physical day than expected and it was quite hot, so I could have benefited from more water. Looking forward to going back in the fall.
Whodunit (5.9, 8 pitches) -- October 3, 2010 -- Finished a night shift and slept in the car while Mary drove most of the way. Got to bed early and got an early start the next morning. We were first on the route, but were soon passed by a group of locals who were quickly out of sight. First pitch is intimidating, but the rest of the route was cruiser. Great climbing the whole way. I especially liked the chimney pitch and the roof at the top. Spent the night in Idyllwild and then drove back to Fresno in the morning.
Coffin Nail (5.8, 4 pitches) -- April 29, 2011 -- Did this one with Mary to start the granite climbing season. We continued to the top via Jensen's Jaunt for a nice short day. Challenging climbing on the crux pitch.
Sahara Terror (5.7, 8 pitches) -- June 22, 2011 -- Good long route with lots of interesting climbing. Wish it had been in the shade.
El Whampo (5.7, 6 pitches) -- June 23, 2011 -- Great crack on P2 and an interesting P3 as well.
Dave's Deviation-Jam Crack-Piton Pooper-Upper Royals Link-up (5.9, 5 pitches) -- July 2, 2011 -- Did this awesome link-up with Mary on a quick trip to Tahquitz before heading to Orange County to visit family. The finger crack on P1 is awesome and I really enjoyed Piton Pooper as well. A bit of scary slab to connect the route. The Upper Royals Arch exit was exciting but a bit awkward in spots. Good way to avoid the crowds on a Saturday.
Traitor Horn (5.8, 4 pitches) -- July 27, 2011 -- Pretty intimidating getting off the horn, until I figured out the right way.
I don't see it on the route list. Is it called something else now, or is it just too easy to bother with? Anyway, it was my first big lead. Easy but long and high. Pretty thrilling for a youngster. Dragged my friend Ed up once and have great pix of him high up on the rock. He died too young, so I treasure those pix and the time we had on this beautiful rock.
rhyang - Jun 2, 2009 2:14 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Hard Lark ?
Climbed with Steve and Laura. We're not actually sure which route we were on, but it was enjoyable and there seemed to be some nice 5.7- 5.8 moves, so I have no complaints :)
Steve led all 6 pitches. Caught in a thunderstorm on the final 5.3 pitch, but it cleared up after a half hour. Full value !
farrisgl - Mar 3, 2009 5:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2004
Great Rock Climbing
I started rock climbing on Tahquitz in 1973. Great rock type for climbing. Worse experience was being in the face during the great 1974 San Jacinto fire. Smoke limited visibility to a few feet.
Bob Burd - Jan 15, 2009 11:40 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2008
West Side
With Tom Becht, below. Great day o' fun. Trip Report
bechtt - Dec 6, 2008 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2008
Desert Divide - North
Wrong gully (but still lots of fun) up to the saddle for the first of 7 peaks today. Took twice as long as planned but that would continue throughout the day. Not the easy bumps that we envisioned. With Bob Burd
baloodh2000 - Oct 24, 2008 1:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2008
Love it
Great day. Love the summit register.
PrestonRhea - Oct 19, 2008 12:47 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2008
The Long Route
Climbed this route with Charles (travelin_light). It was my first multipitch and very fun. Followed pitches 1-4 and lead the 5 pitch.
Aaron Dyer - Oct 2, 2008 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2008
Stunning
Have been several times and will keep going. One of my favorite places that I have ever climbed at.
LuisGijon - Sep 17, 2008 1:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2008
Traitor Horn. El Wampo
Vicki and me climbed Traitor Horn on Sunday August 31st 1008. Very fun climb, with a exposed crux, 5.8, in the "real" horn.
Next day we climbed El Wampo. Another nice climb, with a fun 5.7 crack in the 2nd pitch.
Diggler - Oct 3, 2012 5:32 pm
Re: Up The North-East Rib to get marriedJust saw this- what a great way to tie the knot! Sounds very special. Happy for both of you that you got to do it in such a unique & meaningful way.
cab - Jun 13, 2011 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
Wedding Crasher!Ascended the Southwest Gully to the summit only to arrive in the middle of a wedding ceremony! Hung around for a few minutes then headed back down the same way. Climbed Sam Fink Peak in the morning before this and then climbed Suicide Rock afterwards.
NavySeabee - Aug 23, 2010 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
SW Gully RouteTried the traverse from Tahquitz a few years back and came up empty. Took the W/SW gully route this time and had a very enjoyable climb. Had the summit to myself for about 20 mins. There are some fun class 3 slabs also if you stick closer to the rock.
Scott Pierce - Aug 22, 2010 11:27 pm
Various RoutesVia Trough, Fingertip Traverse. Many more to come.
SJ - Jul 11, 2010 11:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2010
via Sahara TerrorFun route, lots of variation.
Tom Fralich - Jun 7, 2010 6:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2010
Multiple RoutesFingertrip (5.7, 4 pitches) -- June 5, 2010 -- Mary and I climbed this fun route as an introduction to the area. Both of us were out of shape from several weeks of no climbing, so the approach was a good wake-up call. Didn't have to wait in line and followed another party down the Friction Descent. We spend the rest of the afternoon hanging out in Idyllwild.
The Long Climb w/ Wong Climb var (5.8, 6 pitches) -- June 6, 2010 -- Mary and I did this climb on Day 2 of our weekend trip to Tahquitz. Really amazing climbing on the first two pitches and something challenging on every pitch. A more physical day than expected and it was quite hot, so I could have benefited from more water. Looking forward to going back in the fall.
Whodunit (5.9, 8 pitches) -- October 3, 2010 -- Finished a night shift and slept in the car while Mary drove most of the way. Got to bed early and got an early start the next morning. We were first on the route, but were soon passed by a group of locals who were quickly out of sight. First pitch is intimidating, but the rest of the route was cruiser. Great climbing the whole way. I especially liked the chimney pitch and the roof at the top. Spent the night in Idyllwild and then drove back to Fresno in the morning.
Coffin Nail (5.8, 4 pitches) -- April 29, 2011 -- Did this one with Mary to start the granite climbing season. We continued to the top via Jensen's Jaunt for a nice short day. Challenging climbing on the crux pitch.
Sahara Terror (5.7, 8 pitches) -- June 22, 2011 -- Good long route with lots of interesting climbing. Wish it had been in the shade.
El Whampo (5.7, 6 pitches) -- June 23, 2011 -- Great crack on P2 and an interesting P3 as well.
Dave's Deviation-Jam Crack-Piton Pooper-Upper Royals Link-up (5.9, 5 pitches) -- July 2, 2011 -- Did this awesome link-up with Mary on a quick trip to Tahquitz before heading to Orange County to visit family. The finger crack on P1 is awesome and I really enjoyed Piton Pooper as well. A bit of scary slab to connect the route. The Upper Royals Arch exit was exciting but a bit awkward in spots. Good way to avoid the crowds on a Saturday.
Traitor Horn (5.8, 4 pitches) -- July 27, 2011 -- Pretty intimidating getting off the horn, until I figured out the right way.
wyopeakMike - Dec 5, 2009 5:22 pm
only the hike upI went with my brother up the 3rd class route to the summit. Just to look at so many spectacular routes on such awesome granite.
Robb - Oct 26, 2009 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 1999
First multi-pitch climbThis was my first time at Tahquitz and my first multi-pitched climb. What a thrill it was. Felt like I was in a totally different world.
TheRootster - Jun 23, 2009 1:11 am
White Maiden's WalkawayI don't see it on the route list. Is it called something else now, or is it just too easy to bother with? Anyway, it was my first big lead. Easy but long and high. Pretty thrilling for a youngster. Dragged my friend Ed up once and have great pix of him high up on the rock. He died too young, so I treasure those pix and the time we had on this beautiful rock.
rhyang - Jun 2, 2009 2:14 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Hard Lark ?Climbed with Steve and Laura. We're not actually sure which route we were on, but it was enjoyable and there seemed to be some nice 5.7- 5.8 moves, so I have no complaints :)
Steve led all 6 pitches. Caught in a thunderstorm on the final 5.3 pitch, but it cleared up after a half hour. Full value !
farrisgl - Mar 3, 2009 5:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2004
Great Rock ClimbingI started rock climbing on Tahquitz in 1973. Great rock type for climbing. Worse experience was being in the face during the great 1974 San Jacinto fire. Smoke limited visibility to a few feet.
Bob Burd - Jan 15, 2009 11:40 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2008
West SideWith Tom Becht, below. Great day o' fun. Trip Report
bechtt - Dec 6, 2008 1:43 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2008
Desert Divide - NorthWrong gully (but still lots of fun) up to the saddle for the first of 7 peaks today. Took twice as long as planned but that would continue throughout the day. Not the easy bumps that we envisioned. With Bob Burd
baloodh2000 - Oct 24, 2008 1:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2008
Love itGreat day. Love the summit register.
PrestonRhea - Oct 19, 2008 12:47 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2008
The Long RouteClimbed this route with Charles (travelin_light). It was my first multipitch and very fun. Followed pitches 1-4 and lead the 5 pitch.
Aaron Dyer - Oct 2, 2008 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2008
StunningHave been several times and will keep going. One of my favorite places that I have ever climbed at.
LuisGijon - Sep 17, 2008 1:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2008
Traitor Horn. El WampoVicki and me climbed Traitor Horn on Sunday August 31st 1008. Very fun climb, with a exposed crux, 5.8, in the "real" horn.
Next day we climbed El Wampo. Another nice climb, with a fun 5.7 crack in the 2nd pitch.
jmc - Sep 10, 2008 8:02 pm
various routesmany great climbs, many to go.
dpsiebert - Aug 23, 2008 5:17 am
Various RoutesBest place for multi-pitch trad climbing in So Cal.
Blair - Aug 18, 2008 9:02 pm
So awesome...Love this place. I WILL RETURN