P1010143mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


The Happy Turk Hoodoo, or The Devil's Golfball, is located on BLM land in Kane Springs Canyon near Moab, Utah. A six bolt ladder leads to the summit. A few 5.8ish free moves are required at the top.

P1010146mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


There is at least one bolt missing near the ground (evidenced by an empty hole) and clipping the first bolt is tricky. Luckily we found two long, heavy metal poles at the base. We duct taped an open biner to the end of one and Dominic was able to hook the small chain link after less then 10 minutes of trying.

P1010151mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


Dominic ties in for the lead. Is that a tail? A third leg? No, its our broomstick handle... I mean stick clip.

P1010153mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


Dominic fiddles around at the first bolt.

P1010154mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


One frustrated leader.

P1010155mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


What is all that crap hanging on the bolt?! Two quickdraws, two additional biners, an etrier and some wads of duct tape? Our brains weren't working too well this morning apparently!!! Aid climbing takes a different groove and we weren't back in it yet.

P1010156mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


Dominic above the first overhang, preparing to tackle the upper one.

P1010158mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


Dominic fighting his way up the upper overhang. Who put these bolts so dang far apart?

P1010161mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


Dominic victorious on top. My turn! Time to learn how to use my new ascenders.

P1010162mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


View toward our car parked along the Kane Springs road (left) from the top of the hoodoo.

P1010165mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


Looks like a Happy Turk to me.

P1010166mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011

P1010169mod
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0)
[aka The Devils Golfball]
Kane Springs Canyon, Utah
April 2, 2011


A little tower known as Pensive Putterman is right across the road.