Doors of Perception
USA /
California /
Big Pine /
World
/ USA
/ California
/ Big Pine
World / United States / California
rock climbing, climbing area
The enormous open book dihedral known as the "Doors of Perception" is the most striking feature of the northeast face of North Palisade. It contains 3 pitches of Class 5.8 crack and chimney climbing, and then easier ground is reached above.
First climbed in July 1970 by Allen Steck and Doug Robinson.
First climbed in July 1970 by Allen Steck and Doug Robinson.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 37°5'43"N 118°30'44"W
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