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The Big Lie

5.11a, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 40 votes
FA: FA Charlie Brown (July 2021) bolting on lead, FFA Winston Mueller (August 2021)
Oregon > Southwest Oregon > Terra Nova > (19) Bill Newcomb Tower

Description

You gotta climb this!!!

Protection

13 bolts to an awesome summit.

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The tower at sunset
[Hide Photo] The tower at sunset
Topo of "Big Lie" on Bill Newcomb's Tower
[Hide Photo] Topo of "Big Lie" on Bill Newcomb's Tower
Photo By Ammon Cluff.
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Brad above the crux.
[Hide Photo] Brad above the crux.
Stretching out the seam to the next bolt on the BNT during the first free ascent of the Big Lie.
[Hide Photo] Stretching out the seam to the next bolt on the BNT during the first free ascent of the Big Lie.
First time standing on the tower after in was bolted in August of 2021.
[Hide Photo] First time standing on the tower after in was bolted in August of 2021.
Zack topping the BNT
[Hide Photo] Zack topping the BNT
Cruxing on The Big Lie
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the only reason to climb this route
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starting the climb
[Hide Photo] starting the climb
Brad topping out The Big Lie on the BNT
[Hide Photo] Brad topping out The Big Lie on the BNT
Finishing off the tower.
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Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Zack Miller
Ashland, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Big thanks to the boys for putting this up. Its the most impressive feature at TN and i always wanted to climb it Oct 24, 2021
Ben Chaloupka
Eugene, OR
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Epic climb! While the first half of the route is still quite chossy, there are several fun and engaging sequences along the way and the rock improves the higher you get. This route is an adventure that takes you up a one-of-a-kind summit. Get on this thing and help clean up the choss! Big thanks to Charlie for this one. Nov 15, 2021
Winston Mueller
Medford, OR
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] Rock definitely improves in quality the higher you get. Lower section will be even better after a few seasons. Apr 19, 2022
Jake Risch
Leadville, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Impeccable rock, best 5.11 in Oregon! Oct 2, 2022
Andres Barei
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Best 11 chosspile you'll ever climb. So so fun. Crux is probably getting to southern Oregon. Jul 19, 2023
Trinidad Collier
Denali, AK
 
[Hide Comment] This thing is AWESOME! The rock quality is pretty bad in the first half, but it adds to the adventure! I did see a glued on hold just above the crux, which I hope doesn’t happen more on this route. Pony up, learn how to climb your choss, and get it done in good style! The climbing is actually really good! Dec 14, 2023
James Amort
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] Climbed this last winter with my dad, had probably half a dozen holds pop off on the lower section between the two of us, so I have no idea what the grade is now, but man what a neat route. He took a zoom call with the CEO of his company while at the top and became and instant legend in the company haha. Kudos for bolting this thing! Aug 27, 2024