PRINT: Climb Skims Game, Joe's Valley

Skims Game

V3, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),

Avg: 2.8 from 46 votes
FA: [unkown]
Utah > Central Utah > Joe's Valley > Right Fork > Lower Hillside

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

Start on the blocky jugs right of the prow. Climb huecos and edges to the top. Walk north to down climb.

Location

the problem right around the corner from Black and Blue V6

Protection

one pad

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Skims Game

right in the middle of the problem

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Sean Patrick
Mountains, CO

cool twisting sit start, with long moves to good holds. and your balance is just off enough to feel uncomfortable. really great problem. kinda tough to pad really safely though. tall, and like all the other moby dick area problems, the ground slopes away pretty seriously. Apr 4, 2016

Brian Koralewski
Springville, UT

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