Carolina Climbers Coalition

AREA CLOSURE IN EFFECT: ALL ACCESS ABOVE THE ROCK CLIMB ANGUISH OF CAPTAIN BLIGH IS PROHIBITED

The Boone Climbers Coalition is working in cooperation with the National Park Service to notify climbers of a closure at Ship Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway. ALL CLIMBERS, PLEASE NOTE trail, hiking, descent or ascent access above the routes Anguish of Captain Bligh and Harpoon is strictly prohibited. The anchors for the routes Anguish of Captain Bligh and Harpoon should only be approached by lead climbing either route. If your party plans to top rope either of these routes, one or the other must be lead. Top access to this set of anchors is strictly prohibited.

RAPPEL DESCENTS REQUIRED FOR ROCKCLIMBING AT SHIPROCK
All climbers must use existing rappel stations for descent. Rappel stations are located atop the routes: "Boardwalk" (for main section of cliff) and "Edge of a Dream" (for upper tier routes).

These closures will be posted with permanant signage soon if not currently. The BCC and the National Park Service work towards the common goals of protecting and preserving our park lands and providing opportunities to enhance responsible use of our climbing resources. So, in cooperation with the BCC, the National Park Service will be installing a Kiosk for climbers at Ship Rock. The Kiosk will contain information on rules and restrictions, closures or and safety info such as locations of rappel stations to descend the cliff.