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Propaganda

5.12+, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 74 votes
FA: Bryan Burdo (1993)
Washington > Central-W Casca… > N Bend & Vicinity > Exit 32; Little Si > World Wall Group > World Wall

Description

This excellent route demands both technique and strength. Technical moves around the third bolt lead to a no-hands rest in a corner. Then more technical edging to a powerful crux and a pumpy finish. Seems harder than the other 12c's here. This route would be a proud onsight!

Location

Starts off the upper ledge, just right of Bust the Rhythm. More or less climbs the black water streak on the left side of the main wall.

Protection

9 bolts and anchor. Fixed draws

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Elyte Zikas on Propaganda.
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Your highway to the sky.
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Climber on the starting sequence of Propaganda, 5.12c
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Ryan Triplett
 
[Hide Comment] Best climb of the grade! Mar 13, 2006
MorganH
  5.12+
[Hide Comment] RIP Triplett Mar 15, 2011
Travis England
Ogden, UT
 
[Hide Comment] Really, really good. Jun 17, 2013
Eleanor Krause
Beattyville, KY
  5.12d
[Hide Comment] This thing is radical. And really hard. Sep 24, 2014
yogicleo1
 
[Hide Comment] Forget the grade! This thing was awesome! It has it all! I credit the send to the miraculously cool temps and a subtle change in beta (thank you John and ?Malcolm?) at the very top. Worth every attempt! SOLID 12c and not a letter more :P Jun 3, 2018
chris spalding
Seattle, WA
  5.12c
[Hide Comment] I think it could be a letter more than 12c, but it might also just be a hard 12c or a style that I find hard. Spectacular climb either way!

Edit: After climbing a few other routes at the 12d/13a grade, I think prop is spot on at 12c. Also I've been back on it more recently (June 2020) and it's still such a stellar line. Jun 29, 2019
Elyte Zikas
Colorado Springs, CO
 
[Hide Comment] This route was my first real project and way harder than what I thought I was capable of. I have never been so inspired to send a route! Even if you are short you can pull the crux move! I’m 5’3” and I didn’t have to cut feet even a little bit. 11/10 route Sep 25, 2019
Matt Carroll
Van
  5.12+
[Hide Comment] It’s unreal how good this rock climb is. Jul 13, 2020
Cowboy Roy
SLC, UT
[Hide Comment] Best 5.12 at any of the 'Exit' crags IMO. Worldclass line Jul 9, 2021
sean w
Seattle, WA
[Hide Comment] This is a really, really fantastic rock climb. From the coffin to the chains is some of the most fun climbing I've gotten to do anywhere. May 9, 2022
Jacob Posner
Bothell, WA
 
[Hide Comment] Way harder than I thought I was capable of climbing! Once I finally figured out a good way to get through the lower crux, it all fell into place during my next session. I love everything about this route except for the little sharp edge on the right sidepull that I clip the 3rd bolt from :) Sep 18, 2022
Noah Bay
 
[Hide Comment] Don't think twice– give Prop a try. Excellent first climb for those wanting to break into 12c. Sep 30, 2022
Jenna Kwon
Seattle, WA
  5.12c/d
[Hide Comment] beta vid for "before coffin" : youtu.be/gomydrW0xdc
beta vid for "after coffin" : youtu.be/JCEcEcCeBis Oct 11, 2022
Arthur Kock
Seattle, WA
[Hide Comment] Can this route be done with a 60-meter rope? The route description says that it’s 27-meters so I would think so, but the guidebook says “70-meter rope necessary”. Sep 14, 2023
K P94
 
[Hide Comment] I'm confident a 60-meter rope would suffice. After the first 20 feet there is a huge ledge. During the winter, this formation transforms into a stunning waterfall. Mar 28, 2024