Western Washing Machine Boulder Climbing
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Elevation: | 7,125 ft | 2,172 m |
GPS: |
39.3077, -111.12999 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Page Views: | 4,777 total · 59/month | |
Shared By: | Ben Sachs on May 8, 2018 | |
Admins: | Aeon Aki, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane |
Access Issue: Don't climb on wet rock!
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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.
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
Walk 100 feet past So Fresh So Clean, passing Dirty Laundry, and you will see this free-standing boulder. Named in honor of a boulder in NC with a similarly interesting downclimb, this block also features some southern-style slopers! Note that the descent involves reversing the last bit of Western Washing Machine. More lines could be done on this boulder with some cleaning and/or highballing.
Classic Climbing Routes at Western Washing Machine Boulder
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