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Powerhouse Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in (b) Powerhouse Wall

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	Queen of the Gym S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	King of the Ruins S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	King Connection S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Pain Connection S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	House of Pain S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Victim of Fate S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Pile Driver S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Death from Above S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Horsepowered S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Critical Condition S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Take Hold of the Flame S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Violator S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Cobberator S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Poop Chute S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Dr. Gouzo and Stripes T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Powerpuff S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hammer Tit S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Description

Some of the best power-endurance 5.11 climbing in Central Washington is found at the steep Powerhouse. This cliff is the tallest and most consistently overhanging entablature layer at Vantage. From the awesome jug-haul Take Hold of the Flame to the classic pumpy roof King of the Ruins, almost every route on the wall is a classic. Expect grades to be stiff for the Coulee, FA being Mike Massey on most of the routes. If you want shade come early in the day as the Powerhouse is bathed in sun for the majority of the day.

The name comes from Tacoma's electrical station turned restaurant.

Getting There

After going through the main tunnel to the Sunshine Wall head down and left to the most Southeastern crag. Powerhouse is the second section entering; the start is distinctive from the large roof that houses King of the Ruins. This should only take 5 minutes from the main trail.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Powerhouse Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● Hammer Tit Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 45 ● Powerpuff Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 36 ● Queen of the Gym Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 49 ● Violator Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 27 ● Victim of Fate Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 30 ● Take Hold of the Flame Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Critical Condition Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 15 ● Poop Chute Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 5 ● Cobberator Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 30 ● House of Pain Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 21 ● Horsepowered Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 23 ● Pile Driver Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 46 ● King of the Ruins Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 21 ● Death from Above Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 4 ● King Connection Sport