Masada Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Aaron Child

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This area lies at the base of a large cliff that's seen on the drive to Crystal Peak. It's a special place - please treat it with respect and kindness. Tread lightly, and leave no trace. Avoid stepping on crypto. It hosts The Oscillation Overthruster and a few more gems. Many boulders around suffer from the infamous "shrinking boulder syndrome."

From the main Ibex turnoff, follow the dirt road for 8.4 miles and turn right following signs to Blind Valley. Follow this road for 5.6 miles, then take the left fork. Follow this road for 2.9 miles, then turn right on to Snake Pass Road. F... Show more
This digital Masada climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Masada days smoother, safer, and more dialed. This area lies at the base of a large cliff that's seen on the drive to Crystal Peak. It's a special place - please treat it with respect and kindness. Tread lightly, and leave no trace. Avoid stepping on crypto. It hosts The Oscillation Overthruster and a few more gems. Many boulders around suffer from the infamous "shrinking boulder syndrome." From the main Ibex turnoff, follow the dirt road for 8.4 miles and turn right following signs to Blind Valley. Follow this road for 5.6 miles, then take the left fork. Follow this road for 2.9 miles, then turn right on to Snake Pass Road. Follow that for 3.6 miles and turn left. Follow this road for 1.8 miles, then take a faint road on the right for .5 miles. JEEZ. Park, hike through the magical pinyon and junipers until you can see big boulders near the base of the cliffs.

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The Oscillation Overthruster v10
Big fridge squeezing in a beautiful setting. What more is there to ask???!
★ 5(v10, Soft)
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