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The Dread Pirate Roberts

5.9, Sport, 85 ft (26 m),  Avg: 2 from 18 votes
FA: Mike Duffy, October 2024
Kentucky > Red River Gorge > (CRP) Cliffview… > Pirates' Cove
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Description

Start at the left end of the wall, where a tree is growing out of a crack a few feet up. Follow bulging sections of fairly well featured slab along a flared out crack system for some interesting climbing. The crux between the second and fourth bolts will earn its grade, while most of the ride is much softer. A well placed alpine draw or two will help reduce rope drag.

Location

This is the leftmost line in the Pirates’ Cove area, on the slab wall.

Protection

12 bolts, mussy hook anchors

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Pulling the red tag after the first ascent. October 2024.
[Hide Photo] Pulling the red tag after the first ascent. October 2024.
Ryan approaching the crux. October 2024.
[Hide Photo] Ryan approaching the crux. October 2024.
Jack on The Dread Pirate Roberts. May 2025.
[Hide Photo] Jack on The Dread Pirate Roberts. May 2025.