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Commodus

5.10b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 307 votes
FA: unknown
Arkansas > North-Central A… > Horseshoe Canyo… > E Side > Roman Wall

Description

Great arete climbing with a few thin moves.

Location

The far left of Roman wall, obvious arete.

Protection

5 bolts

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Ron looking for the next bolt. Don't worry, that bolt was stick clipped, he didn't just skip the first 2 :P
[Hide Photo] Ron looking for the next bolt. Don't worry, that bolt was stick clipped, he didn't just skip the first 2 :P
I loved this route to the moon and back. An absolute must do.
[Hide Photo] I loved this route to the moon and back. An absolute must do.
Megan with her first top-out of Commodus!
[Hide Photo] Megan with her first top-out of Commodus!
Me on Comotus, Roman Wall, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Ark.
[Hide Photo] Me on Comotus, Roman Wall, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Ark.
Climbing Commodus on TR
[Hide Photo] Climbing Commodus on TR
The focus is real.
[Hide Photo] The focus is real.
Great route!
[Hide Photo] Great route!
Andy on this gorgeous arete.
[Hide Photo] Andy on this gorgeous arete.
Leading commodus
[Hide Photo] Leading commodus
Super fun and balancy arete climb. Would highly recommend!
[Hide Photo] Super fun and balancy arete climb. Would highly recommend!
Kevin contemplates attempting the 2nd pitch above Commodus
[Hide Photo] Kevin contemplates attempting the 2nd pitch above Commodus
Start on the left side of the arete and make your way up to the anchors just below the massive ledge.
[Hide Photo] Start on the left side of the arete and make your way up to the anchors just below the massive ledge.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Tradiban
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] The extension of this to the top is "Maximus" 5.12a. Mar 30, 2010
Brent Butcher
  5.9+
[Hide Comment] I felt the crux of this route was getting off the ground. After that it was smooth sailing. Oct 2, 2011
Spencer Cartwright
Logan, UT
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] One of the most classic 10 arete climbs at the ranch. Mar 26, 2015
Mark Orsag
Omaha, NE
  5.10a/b
[Hide Comment] Really high quality arête with beautiful perfect stone. A fifty-something like me can also get to the top, look up at Maximus (which is effectively the 2nd pitch) laugh loudly and head back to the ground... May 23, 2016
Matt Brunell
Milwaukee, WI
 
[Hide Comment] great route! The 1st bolt, as well as both anchors can rotate. could use a tightening up (I didn't have my wrench!). May 29, 2017
Brennan VanDyke
Rogers, AR
 
[Hide Comment] Neat arete with good rock and a great position. I had just lead horseshoes and handgrenades before this, and this felt more unstable to me so I had a bit of a harder time (It's just not my style). Still a fun, interesting climb! Mar 21, 2019
Nick Hartman
Missouri
 
[Hide Comment] This is an outstanding classic on a beautiful line. Crimpy, delicate arete climbing at its best! Sep 28, 2020
steven charles
[Hide Comment] Love this route. Definitely the best arete at the ranch. Dec 7, 2020
Peter Roberts
Cartersville, GA
 
[Hide Comment] Easily in my top 5 of all time. Absolutely loved this thing. Dec 30, 2020