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The Open Book

5.10, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 23 votes
FA: unknown
Arizona > Central Arizona > E Verde > Library

Description

This the best looking natral line at the crag! It's a right facing dihedral that arches right to a wide hands roof, to the chains.

Location

just right of huge cave

Protection

gear to chains

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shelly
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MK stylin' The Open Book
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MK busting through the roof
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MK scoping out his options
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MK strating the transition out of the open book
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Fletcher before the beard:)
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shelly at the crux wide hands section
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arjunmh
Phoenix & Prescott, AZ
 
[Hide Comment] Sweet route for sure! This and Los Amigos. Jun 6, 2016
sean peters
[Hide Comment] Bat urine and a perfect crack make this a must-do. Fun route. Aug 21, 2021
Shelby Kincaid
Flagstaff, AZ
[Hide Comment] leave the 4 and second 3 and bring a #5 instead. it's WAY easier to place and probably the only good piece you'll get on that choss pile section until you get closer to the chains
1x .4
3x .75
3x #1
2/3 x #2
single #3 Jan 29, 2024