The Asteroid Boulder  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  4,200' Page Views:  1,546. Good page?    Administrators:  C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  C Miller on Oct 18, 2007 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon 97° | 68° 100° | 72° 100° | 72° 99° | 70° 97° | 73°

BETA PHOTO: The Asteroid Boulder - Southwest Face, Joshua Tree...

Description 

Just east of the striking Asteroid Crack (5.12d) is this huge boulder with an extensive collection of quality problems from V-easy to V7. Standouts here include the balancy and technical Face Off (V2), as well as the twin seams of Optigrip (V3) and Peabrain (V4). A conveninent and easy walk-off exists on the far left side of the west face just left of the problem Retro (V0).

Getting There 

Hike about 500 meters east from the Manx Boulders following a sandy wash, pass the Little Big Horn Boulder and continue on another 500 meters or so further east until you reach the obvious boulder which sits just southeast of the obvious Asteroid Crack.

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Pull into the undercut finger crack/seam and work your feet up as you lieback your way along this technical and enticing problem. Not a highball but exciting enough near the top with your feet pasted high. Quality. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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BETA PHOTO: Photo topo for The Asteroid Boulder (SE Face), JTN...	Having fun at the Asteroid Boulder, Joshua Tree NP	Backlit storm clouds, Joshua Tree NP
A reclined Ines enjoys a rest atop the Asteroid bo...	Asteroid Boulder. Photo by Blitzo.	Asteroid Boulder. Photo by Blitzo.