Big Daddy 

FA:  FA Yvon Chouinard and TM Herbert, May 1959 FFA Tom Frost and Royal Robbins Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10c [details] Length:  2 pitches, 150 feet Views: 73 page views Submitted By: Roger Linfield on Feb 25, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

This was probably the hardest climb at Tahquitz when it was first freed. The start, in a bombay chimney, is unprotected and somewhat tricky. Next is an exposed step right (a #4 Camalot protects this move). A hand crack is followed by an awkward 5.10 move, leading up to a stance below a roof. The crux is a slanting V-slot, with a wild combination of stemming and face moves. An easy second pitch takes you to the top.

Protection 

standard rack, including a #4 Camalot