Type: | Boulder, 60 ft (18 m) |
FA: | unknown |
Page Views: | 2,957 total · 17/month |
Shared By: | Aeon Aki on Apr 5, 2010 |
Admins: | Aeon Aki, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane |
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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
From the southwest corner of the Riverside Boulder (The same boulder that hosts Kelly's Arete) Climb up and left then move out onto the face above the water. Traverse the length of the boulder to the shore or topout near the northwest corner of the boulder. Not great climbing but exciting even when the water is low.
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