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Betty Jo Yablonksi
5.10a V0 R,
Boulder, 25 ft (8 m),
Avg: 3.6 from 73
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FA: John Yablonski
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Joshua Tree Bou…
> Hidden Valley A…
> Real Hidden Val…
> Real Hidden Val…
> Entrance Boulde…
> Betty Jo Rock
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that: 1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor. 2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
One of 10 or so classic high balls in the Park, as well as one of the easiest, this is the first climbable feature you'll see on your left as you enter the real Hidden valley corridor. Refrain from setting a TR and just go for it as the crux is encountered midway while leaving the top is a feeling to be savored and not feared.
Don't expect to send in a quiet setting as foot traffic is heavy here. That's ok though, more people to hoot as you top out!
Location
On a small, east-facing wall 75' west of and facing the Entrance Boulder, and right off the trail leading into Real Hidden Valley.
[Hide Photo] Approaching the crux of Betty Jo Yablonksi
[Hide Photo] Dreams can come true; enjoying a moment on the onsight. The next few feet proved a bit tricky and committing, and probably the most dangerous section of the problem.
[Hide Photo] Close to the top on this classic highball
[Hide Photo] "Betty Joe Yablonski". It's Betty Joe in the Bouldering guide book, but Randy spells it right. Photo by Blitzo.
[Hide Comment] Some of us might prefer to treat this thing as a route. Leading it with pro would prevent the dreaded grounfall potential as it is OTD. Just because John soloed it on the FA.....after all he soloed Leave It To Beav as well!!!
Feb 11, 2005
[Hide Comment] Have to agree with Ziggy here. found the bottom to be straightforward but took a fall off of the very top of this boulder. Broke a vertebrae. take the height seriously and double up on pads.
Jun 8, 2021
[Hide Comment] Maybe the best thing I've been lucky to climb! So good. The crux is definitely down low in terms of difficulty. But the upper technical and reachy 5.6 lieback is the mental crux, and the mother of all jugs awaits you. The scrunched mantle onto the big jug a bit tricky too. You can call it a boulder problem but once you stand under it and look up you realize it's more like a solo.
Oct 30, 2021
Avg: 3.6 from 73
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