Never Have I Ever Used A Stepstool
5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a British
| Type: | Trad, 90 ft (27 m) |
| GPS: | 47.81897, -121.57568 |
| FA: | Nate Redon, James Maltman |
| Page Views: | 2,970 total · 31/month |
| Shared By: | Nate Redon on Aug 4, 2018 |
| Admins: | Jon Nelson, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan |
Description
This route is loaded with fun mantles that make the movement interesting for the grade. The line wanders but the drag isn't too bad as long as you don't keep gear in the crack by the 3rd bolt or use really short draws. A 5.10 climber can probably do this with just draws, all hard moves are bolt protected.
Begin up a mellow corner and establish yourself on the first of many ledges. Pull a tricky mantle to access the next ledge and traverse to the right. Bring your stepstool or find a way of reaching a protruding horn and pull another fun move onto the next tier. A bolt was added because the gear is behind a hollow flake.
Step left and head up a techy dihedral with good edges up high (5.9). Make a final mantle and head up to the 'Geek Corners' anchor on easier terrain.
Location
Starts in the low angle corner with a bolt 30 feet to the right of Geek Corners / Even Steven. The route wanders its way up the 4 ledges.
Protection
5 bolts to anchor with rings, consider alpine draws or something like a DMM Revolver. If not super comfortable at the grade: Bring a single rack with emphasis on smaller things, include a #3 to protect your follower getting onto the 3rd ledge (see horizontal crack at back of ledge). Also consider removing the 3rd draw after getting onto said ledge if you're worried about the drag.



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