Start on a rock ledge left of the arete. clip the first bolt and make a series of tenous moves out right before heading up the face and arete on blocky terrain past 3 more bolts. Finish on a large ledge with a tree, where the routes "Dirty Deeds" and "Thunder struck" start. Link this with one of the routes above to turn a three move wonder into a full value pitch.

Trial By Jury

Interesting technical moves on this route. The hard bit is short lived before it turns in to a blocky scramble to the anchor.

Highway to Hell

Milk Dud

Leftward traversing route that uses a combination of flake and face climbing. Crux is at the top.

Thriller

Start eight to ten feet right of Dirty Face. This sustained route follows a very thin crack. Belay bolt at start and anchors at the top.

No Holds Barred

Flight Risk

Short sport line with good protection & fun moves.  This route can be combined with "Trial & Error" or "Trial by Jury" for a longer pitch.

Thunderstruck

This route shares the start with intimidator.  After the second bolt, step left.  From here it goes straight up on small crimps and over a couple of small ledges.  From the third bolt of the route (5th clipped bolt above ground), a committing step right gains the upper slab.  If you like granite, the moves up this seemingly slippery diorite slab may seem slightly run out, but just commit and go.  There is a 2 bolt rapellable anchor at the top.

Lethal Weapon

Scramble up the blocky ledges on the left side of the wall, right below Intimidator and move up the right-angling diagonal dogleg crack.  The diagonal is the 5.8, and the crux is coming out of the diagonal, after that it's a bit easier.  The route pretty much ends at the fir tree about 50 feet up.  You can continue up easier slab to the top of the wall or traverse to the left to the rap bolts at the top of Terminator.

Treeshadow

New bolted long route to the right of Thriller and The Right Stuff. A hard start off the ledge. Stick clip recommended as the ledge which is 40ft off the ground is narrow and a fall could be dangerous. Balancey moves on friction rock. Easiest at the top.

Unknown

Start to the right of the crack, good holds. Crux is near the middle where it becomes slab and thin. Eases after the crux.

Lucy

This route ascends to the second bolt on Intimidator and then steps right to gain another line of bolts.  The climbing is very similar to Intimidator in that it has sidepulls, crimpers, and occasional jugs.  Continue up the bolt line to a slightly overhanging section.  A couple of difficult moves here allow access to the upper slab section.  Like the other routes on this wall, commit and run up the slab to the anchors.  There is a 2 bolt anchor at the top.  There are various options to rappel back to the base, all involving bolts, chains, and/or quicklinks.

Terminator

Left trending crack with an exciting bulge crux 3/4's the way up.

Psycho

Follows a thin slanting crack to a class-3 section and ledge. Then goes another 20 feet up the wall with thin cracks. Ends at ledge with a tree and the anchor.

Bare Necessity

Long route with crux at the vertical step.

Neverending Story

The crux is at the start with a short jam.

Trial and Error

Steep little sport line with varied & well protected moves.

Dirty Deeds

This route follows a weakness with sidepulls, crimps, and occasional jugs.  It is sustained, with a high crux.  Follow the bolt ladder straight up.  A cruxy section lies at the 6th bolt as you pull over and transition onto the slab.  In my opinion, this is the best sport climb on the powerline wall.  Like Lethal Weapon and Terminator, commit to the slab and run it up to the anchor.  There is a rapellable 2 bolt anchor at the top.

Intimidator

Ascends broken cracks past some easy, featured slab. Then stays left of trees on mossy, licheny ground before finishing on right side of giant flake. Features a fun finishing chimney move. Would be 2-stars if cleaned. Extend your slings- especially above the slabs, as rope drag can be horrendous.

Snafu

This route starts in a shallow crack, with lots of positive footholds on either side.  It pulls up and through a juggy steep section to attain a rising, slightly left-trending crack above a bulge. The crux is just above, and involves a type of mantle move to a good hold.

This is a very fun route at the grade, and really good for beginners. Has 2 bolt anchor with quicklinks at the top.

False Impressions

Follow a wide crack up to a slabby face. Crux is around the first bolt. Shared anchor with As You Wish.

Six Fingered Swordsman

Start below the wide crack with salal growing in it.

The Right Stuff

Took from Mt. Erie climbing page: “New route on Powerline Wall! Snickers (5.10a) is just left of Milk Dud. It's sweet and a little nutty. Brooks Middleton on the First Ascent.”

You can also walk up to the gully to set up a top rope.

Snickers

You can follow the crack to the left (which is easier), or you can go along the face right of the crack to the first bolt. From there it is up and to the right. Shared anchor with Six Fingered Swordsman.

As You Wish

A short but interesting flake. Starts with a corner flake and then follows a face up to the anchors.

The Sickle

To get to the base of this route, start at the lowest point on the Powerline Wall West.  From here ascend the 2 blocky steps on the righthand side of the wall.  Stop at the first major Madrona tree, rope up, and head straight up to another ledge.  From here, follow the line of bolts which ascends up and a bit to the left.  The climbing is crimpy, with some good sidepulls and friction.  Between the 4th and 5th bolt, you will cross Tindall's Terror.  The climbing is fun and well protected, with a bolted anchor at the top.

Scarface

To get to the base of this route, start at the lowest point on the Powerline wall west.  From here, ascend the 2 blocky steps on the righthand side of the wall.  Stop at the first major Madrona tree, rope up, and head straight up to another ledge.  From here a nice crack presents itself, with the start heading slightly leftward.  Follow the crack upward, then slightly back rightward, across the bolt line for "Scarface".  Gear placements are relatively good, positive footholds exist on the face, and there are chains and a nice belay ledge at the top.  This is a nice route to end your day on, as you can walk off from the anchor chains (class 3).

Tindall's Terror

Climb through five tough moves ( the crux) to easier climbing above. Might not be as clean as routes to the right.

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Routes in Powerline Wall West