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The Open Book - 5.11b

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure (Not Rated)
  Rock Quality (Not Rated)
  Scenery (Not Rated)
  Fun Factor (Not Rated)

Description:

Although an extreme sandbag, this route should not be missed. If you're only climbing at this level, be ready to French free the low crux.

Submitted by: j_ung on 2004-06-11
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Route ID: 54271

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  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: ab_love on 1997-08-19 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars One of my favorite experiences

I clipped the fixed mank

Added: 2008-11-19

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: boglins on 2008-07-04 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars great climb...rating right on

Did it as one pitch, though I did hang on a piece halfway up. The crux seemed to me to be right on, though the upper climbing is super pumpy. The crux is a bit easier than the crux of Safari Jive (5.11c), at Looking Glass. Skip all the pins and the bolt and get your own gear.

Added: 2008-07-05