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Neverending Story

5.9, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 82 votes
FA: B. Middleton, C. Middleton (2015)
Washington > Northwest Region > San Juan, Fidal… > Mt Erie > (d) Powerline Area > (c) Powerline Wall > Powerline Wall East

Description

Long route with crux at the vertical step.

Location

Start 12' right of gully. Begins above a cluster of madrones. 

Protection

11 bolts, chain anchor with loweroffs.

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Avery getting back to vertical after the slabby section.
[Hide Photo] Avery getting back to vertical after the slabby section.
Neverending Story 5.9, TR.
[Hide Photo] Neverending Story 5.9, TR.
First 3 bolts
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Start of Neverending Story (I think).
[Hide Photo] Start of Neverending Story (I think).
Neverending Story 5.9, on TR.
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Quincy aka Tiffany Samson
Seattle, WA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Steepest and hardest going from 2nd to third,. Going straight up is reachy for a short person and doesn't seem like a 5.9 move unless you're average height or taller. You can bypass the hard part by going off left. Then the climbing eases up. Long friction slab section, with a long run out part (25 feet?) of 5.easy, then some interesting moves at the top. Feels cool going from the forest to the sunshine with great views. Mar 12, 2019
Nate Riley
Seattle, WA
 
[Hide Comment] I always make sure to hit this one when visiting powerline wall west. Such cool movement even if it's one of the least sustained climbs you could find. Shorter climbers will need to have more creative beta getting off the ground but definitely doable even for the newer climbers among us. The slab can be a little run out but it's low angle so the leader shouldn't be concerned. Can set up a top rope although not ideal for it. Don't forget to turn around at the top for the view. Jan 26, 2021