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Sleeper Area Bouldering

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Sleeper Area

	Black Dahlia, The V10 7C+
	Groundation V9 7C PG13
	Obelisk, The V9 7C PG13

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Elevation:	6,525 ft	1,989 m
GPS:	39.27495, -111.20995 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	tcamillieri on Apr 15, 2010 · Updates
Admins:	Aeon Aki, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane, Nathan Fisher Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Don't climb on wet rock! Details

Attention:

Don't climb on wet rock! Sandstone is a porous rock type that can absorb a lot of water. It can lose up to 75% of its strength while wet, making it easy to snap off holds and irreparably damage classic climbs. Wait 48 to 72hrs after precipitation. If the ground is still damp then the rock is still wet. A great way to check for precipitation history before traveling to Joe's is to go to this site-

climate.usu.edu/mchd/dashbo…

and under "Data Charts" click the "Precipitation" tab. Make sure the surface wetness is 0 before climbing.

Description

This area tends to get early afternoon sun and stays in the sun until late in the evening. One of the least popular areas in Joe's valley and hosts some mega-classics. I have asked around and it doesn't seem to be the trend in Joe's Valley development to name "areas" as the boulders tend to be a bit spread out from one another (at least at the newer areas).

Getting There

Halfway between the 8 Mile area and the Mine Cart. Upon passing the Mine Cart (on your left) take the next right hand turn out and park there. Go back (toward the Mine Cart) and a Joe's trail (i.e. crappy trail) will lead upward towards the boulders. Take this trail until it intersects with another trail that parallels the road. There are three main ares that all branch off from this point. The Black Dahlia rests uphill and right in a cluster of boulders and trees. The Obelisk should be mostly visible (you can see it from the road) and is up and right from here. Groundation rests in the wash behind the Obelisk.