Chad Parker at the second belay of Northeast Face West.

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Chad Parker at the second belay of Northeast Face West.

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Joe starts up the stellar third pitch.

Nick Krawiek summitting Northeast Face West. Five pitches. This is also the summit for Northeast Face East. They meet up after the fourth pitch.

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May 1, 2015

“Chad Parker at the second belay of Northeast Face West.”

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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)

normal conditions... sort of...

really fun climbing.

Following the proper route 1 pitch from the top.

The whole lower section of NE Face is visible. Penelope Smrz is climbing in October 2008.

Near the top of NE Face West in winter. Tahquitz Rock. 2010 photo by Penelope Smrz

Penelope Smrz starting the first pitch, NE Face West, October 2008

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.

A view from the top of the first belay ledge (approx 60 feet from the start). This belay is large and comfy with a tree and some slings.

Miguel Carmona on the NE Face in 1989. These are great ice conditions on Tahquitz.

Tahquitz NE Face West in winter. Alois climbing in 1985. Photo with permission of Miguel Carmona.

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",

If I recall Vogel's book describes finding it as "just left of the obvious tree" - gotta love that. Well, here's what the obvious corner looks like from under the obvious tree. Route is pretty straightforward - or I should say WAS pretty straightforward (when I was younger and lighter!).

2010 was another great year for ice on Tahquitz. Yours truly on NE Face in early March. Penelope Smrz photo.

Agina Sedler on the first pitch. 9-17-11

Penelope following the second pitch of the NE Face West in 2004..

My wife Penelope on the exit pitch of NE Face on March 12, 2010.

Looking down NE Face W, Tahquitz, in ice conditions

start of Northeast Face West - on a hot morning

Agina Sedler on the first pitch. 9-17-11

Nathan Fitzhugh on pitch 2. 9-17-11<br>
Good pro which was nice since it was a bit wet under the small roof.

Nathan Fitzhugh on pitch 2. 9-17-11

A view looking down from the top of the 3rd pitch.

Agina Sedler on the first pitch. 9-17-11

Looking up at the first pitch. Chad Parker and Nick Krawiek.

A quick self snap while leading the 2nd pitch.

Joe starts up the stellar third pitch.

Chad Parker at the second belay of Northeast Face West.

Nick Krawiek summitting Northeast Face West. Five pitches. This is also the summit for Northeast Face East. They meet up after the fourth pitch.

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