Rearick and Royal Robbins climbed the Vampire at Tahquitz Rock in California in 1959; though some aid was used (not eliminated until 1973), the route required 5.10 climbing, exceptionally difficult for the times.
The accomplishment of Rearick and Royal Robbins' ascent of the Vampire at Tahquitz Rock in California in 1959, with some aid used but not entirely removed until 1973, highlights a challenging climb requiring 5.10 climbing difficulty, which was considered exceptionally difficult for its time.