Best Climbs Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks [Paperback]

Best Climbs Tahquitz and Suicide gives climbers a selection of hundreds of the very best routes at two of the country's most popular climbing destinations. Full color photographs along with a contemporary design make this book as visually appealing as it is useful.- hundreds of favorite routes, many of moderate difficulty, at Tahquitz and Suide Rocks- Trivia and route history sidebars- Stunning action photos- color topo maps with detailed directions to parking areas (GPS coordinates included)Best Climbs Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks is part of FalconGuides' Best Climbs series, appealing specifically to nonlocal climbers and locals with minimal time on their hands, all of whom seek visually appealing, to-the-point guides that filter out the very best climbs in some of America's most popular climbing destinations, with an emphasis on moderate routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.10.Bob Gaines is an American Mountain Guides Association certified Rock Instructor who is also an examiner for the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor exam. Bob is also the author of the FalconGuides Best Climbs Joshua Tree, Toproping, and Climbing Anchors (co-authored with John Long). Bob lives in Joshua Tree and Irvine, California.Best Climbs Tahquitz and Suicide showcases the best routes at these spectacular climbing areas, ideal for climbers who want to hit as many select climbs as possible in a short visit. Longtime local climbing guide Bob Gaines leads you to hundreds of the very best routes availablewith an emphasis on moderate climbs but featuring some classic testpieces too. GPS coordinates for the formations, sun and shade recommendations, and gear requirements for each climb are included. This guide provides visually appealing, to-the-point information for climbers who want to experience the best climbs Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks to offer.Includes: Tahquitz Rock Open Book AreaSouth FaceFlintstone SlabWest Face BulgeNorthwest RecessSuicide RockSmooth Sole WallsSunshine FaceWeeping WallNorth FaceSouthl32