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.
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.
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.
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0) [aka The Devils Golfball] Kane Springs Canyon, Utah April 2, 2011
Dominic fiddles around at the first bolt.
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0) [aka The Devils Golfball] Kane Springs Canyon, Utah April 2, 2011
One frustrated leader.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0) [aka The Devils Golfball] Kane Springs Canyon, Utah April 2, 2011
Looks like a Happy Turk to me.
Happy Turk Hoodoo (5.8 A0) [aka The Devils Golfball] Kane Springs Canyon, Utah April 2, 2011
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.
[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.