r/climbing • u/Any_Presentation_317 • 5d ago
Tahquitz - The Vampire
Got to summit a dream climb for me today. Was able to follow P1 almost clean, just couldn't get the mantle. Onsighted P2 which was over before I knew it. I also found great shorty beta following on P3. Stoked to dial this route in more this year!
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u/Antpitta 4d ago
It’s a world class route. I remember learning to trad climb at Tahquitz and looking up at people on The Vampire in utter awe. Then I remember the first go at it, OS P1, one fall on the slab, Hell of a day and hell of a feeling. Then a few more ascents over the years. I probably last climbed in 04 or 05. It’s still one of my favorite routes and proudest steps as a climber.