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Masters of the Universe

5.11a, Sport, 3 pitches,  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Rich Folsom, Dan Waters, Ron Miller 1993
Washington > Northwest Region > Darrington & Mt… > Darrington > Three O'clock Rock

Description

Located right of Conan's crack, this 3 pitcher goes at 10c, 5.9, and 11a respectively. Follow the bolt line and rap the route.

Location

3 O'Clock Rock South Buttress.

Protection

Quickdraws

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Conan's Crack (left) and Masters of the Universe (center-orange). Photo taken in May 2022, still some dripping from base of Conan's
[Hide Photo] Conan's Crack (left) and Masters of the Universe (center-orange). Photo taken in May 2022, still some dripping from base of Conan's
Topo of Conan's Crack Area, way around left on south side of Three O Clock Rock
[Hide Photo] Topo of Conan's Crack Area, way around left on south side of Three O Clock Rock

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Curt Veldhuisen
Bellingham, WA
 
[Hide Comment] As of fall 2023, the original route is partially rebolted:

Pitch 1 is partially rebolted, but not recommended until complete.
Pitch 2 is a nice, fully rebolted knob pitch, which starts with a 10a pull-up move that may be tough for shorties.
Pitch 3 has the 5.11 crux and button-heads. Based on the reasonable spacing and stubbornness of old bolts we replaced, a brave slab-master might want to give it a try...?

For a very good two-pitch variation, start on Conan's Crack to the left. The lower part of Conan's is a semi-fun 5.9 wide crack with stemming and good gear (standard rack to a #5 cam). At the first ledge (before the 10a lieback move), walk 30' right (easy but spooky) to the obvious Masters belay, then climb pitch 2! Dec 16, 2017