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Ship of Fools
5.11a YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British
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Routes in Patagonia Pile - East Face
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Dangerous Curves TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Jugline T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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No Shirt Needed T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 |
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Ship of Fools T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Shirt for Brains T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Shirt Heads T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Wet T-Shirt Night T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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| Type: | Trad, 90 ft (27 m) |
| GPS: | 34.02108, -116.16578 |
| FA: | Walt Shipley, Dave Bengston, Mike Paul & Steve Gerberding |
| Page Views: | 824 total · 5/month |
| Shared By: | Smokestack Lightning on Feb 14, 2014 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Ship of Fools is a mixed crack and face line on the steep, shady northeast face of Patagonia Pile. The route offers intermittent, but solid protection opportunities. The rock is quality and the movement is fun, varied and challenging.
Begin up the thin crack system. Gain a stance at a sloping horizontal below a bulge. Reach to clip the bolt and move into the crux bulge. Steep laybacking on juggy rock leads to a stance. Follow the hand crack to the top.
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