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Ship of Fools

5.10a, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 78 votes
FA: Justin Putnam 2007 Equipper: Clay Frisbee
Arkansas > North-Central A… > Horseshoe Canyo… > W Side > Titanic Boulder

Description

The vertically challenged traverse right from Cradle of the Deep while taller climbers may wish to jump to the first good hold on the overhanging arete. Hard moves off the ground flow into more relaxed climbing to the top. Originally done on gear.

Location

To the left of Portside and right of Cradle of the Deep. The left end/arete of the boulder.

Protection

4 bolts. Independent anchors as of 2010.

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Ship of Fools on the Titanic Boulder
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Best view from the deck in HCR
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Doing a jump start.
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Paul on the awkward start during Horseshoe Hell 2010.
[Hide Photo] Paul on the awkward start during Horseshoe Hell 2010.

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mhendren
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] I love this route for some odd reason. Do it almost every time I go to the Ranch. So Fun! Jan 24, 2013
Austin Fisher
Fort Collins, CO
[Hide Comment] I think you meant to say it's to the left of Portside and to the right of CotD Mar 13, 2013