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Master of Puppets Area Rock Climbing

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Master of Puppets T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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GPS:	35.8868, -81.88509 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th) Details

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Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.

Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.

NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.

Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.

Description

This is Henson Canyon proper. A huge steep wall lines the side of it, but it is mostly covered in thick lichen. The downstream end gets afternoon sun, and is therefore lichen free. Master of Puppets climbs this section of the wall, generally following a thin seam. Jim Henson was the master of puppets!