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GPS: 41.18484, -105.37826
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Shared By: George Bell on Apr 20, 2004
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Aeon Aki, Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson
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This crag sits between Walt's Wall and Hassler's Hatbox. It is not an isolated crag, more like a steep section in the buttress in front of Hassler's Hatbox. Most routes face south and are pretty short. Here you will find the often photographed "Trip Master Monkey" (inverted foot jam!) as well as the classic "Master Blaster" route.

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You can approach this crag by first climbing Walt's Wall (i.e. Edward's Crack). Or, to approach directly take the Turtle Rock Trail a few hundred yards (out of the first Aspen grove) and wander up ledges and headwalls to your right. It's a complex area, and it helps to know where you're heading. Check out guide book photos to identify this (you can see Master Blaster from the Turtle Rock Trail if you know where to look). If you know where you're going the approach takes less than 15 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Master Blaster

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
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● Blaster Junior
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 9
● Master Blaster
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 13
● Master Blaster | 2636
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5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
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● Trip Master Monkey
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Blaster Junior
 4
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 Trad
● Master Blaster
 9
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
● Master Blaster | 2636
 13
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
● Trip Master Monkey
 6
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Trad
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