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Sinkerville

5.9, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 89 votes
FA: Leland Windham & David Wolfe (2003)
Washington > Central-W Casca… > N Bend & Vicinity > Exit 38 > Far Side > Gun Show

Description

A short slab intro leads to two roof pulls; the first juggy, and the second technical, with easy climbing in between and afterwards. Beautiful high-friction rock.

Location

Bolt line to the right of the big bush-filled corner, and left of Endless Bliss.

Protection

7 bolts, chain anchor

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The route
[Hide Photo] The route
Rock was a bit damp, but still fun!
[Hide Photo] Rock was a bit damp, but still fun!
Climber standing at the top of the route
[Hide Photo] Climber standing at the top of the route
Rebecca balancing at the second crux
[Hide Photo] Rebecca balancing at the second crux
Steve nearing the third clip
[Hide Photo] Steve nearing the third clip
At the third clip
[Hide Photo] At the third clip
Blue rope on the left is Sinkerville. Rope and hidden climber on the right is half way up the first pitch of Endless bliss.
[Hide Photo] Blue rope on the left is Sinkerville. Rope and hidden climber on the right is half way up the first pitch of Endless bliss.

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gregman
 
[Hide Comment] Doesn't really seem worth doing with the two higher quality 5.9s on either side. It really stumped my buddy who is normally a solid 5.10- follower and good on slab, so if you are with a party of newer climbers, this should be avoided. Apr 8, 2016
Quincy aka Tiffany Samson
Seattle, WA
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] Not sure if this route was always this tricky or if it got damaged from the rockfall, but the 4 of us in our party thought it was difficult for a 5.9, specifically from the 2nd to 3rd bolt. I think it requires 5.10a technique. Jun 26, 2019
James C
Seattle, WA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] I liked this more than Endless Bliss, too short though. Airy, fun moves at the two cruxes, and the holds are never that far apart. Sep 21, 2019
Steven Miller
North Bend, WA
 
[Hide Comment] I loved this route! I was a bit stumped at the beginning, but I really enjoyed the challenge of trying to get up over that first lip. I enjoyed it more than endless bliss personally (and I really like endless bliss as well) Aug 11, 2020
Daniel Chode Rider
Truck, Wenatchee
  5.9
[Hide Comment] It looks like a pumpy route, but it climbs like a technical one. Would be much harder with standard slippery rhinostone but the feet have great friction. Less straightforward but no harder than Endless Bliss. Definitely worth doing. Apr 6, 2021
Lars Teigen
 
[Hide Comment] I liked this route. Very different from Endless Bliss, and not as long, but it had a couple interesting sections to work around.

Here is a video with some first person beta for anyone who wants to look it over:

youtu.be/Jzsfa5ccH98 Jul 26, 2021
John Parejko
Seattle, WA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Third bolt on the route was loose and could not be tightened with a 6" wrench; most of the bolts are rusty. Sep 12, 2023