Me, Myself and I – Rope Soloing The Long Climb (5.8, III, 800′) – Tahquitz Rock – Idyllwild, CA (05.17.26)

On Sunday May 17th I rope-soloed The Long Climb on Tahquitz Rock, a historic 800 foot 5.8 established by Royal Robbins and Don Wilson in 1952. It represents by far the longest and most sustained rope-solo of my career.

May 21, 2026 0

LEAD ROPE SOLO – El Whampo, Direct Start (5.9, III, 800′) – Tahquitz Rock – Idyllwild, CA (09.06.25)

On Saturday September 6th, 2025, I lead rope soloed my first multi-pitch route! El Whampo (5.7, II), and it's direct start via El Grandote (5.9, III), are respective classics on the legendary Tahquitz Rock.

September 15, 2025 2