PRINT: Climb Prophet in a Ditch, Joe's Valley

Prophet in a Ditch

V10, Boulder, 8 ft (2 m),

Avg: 2.2 from 5 votes
FA: Jeff Pedersen
Utah > Central Utah > Joe's Valley > Left Fork > Big Joe

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

Literally in a ditch. SS in the very back of the cave on two underclings. Make a hard move out left with a gaston. Move feet and stand up while bringing your right hand in to be matched with your left. Move out the roof to the top and top out. A one star V5 variation starts in the middle of the roof on underclings.

Location

the farthest right problem (away from Techno Beat V4) on the Big Joe roof

Protection

one pad

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

RAZORsharp
CA

V10

Obviously, the hard moves are down low. As for the top out, the slab face was mellow, but definitely requires attention. A fall near the top would be disasterous. Fun movement. Nov 25, 2019

Darren Knezek

FA: Jeff Pedersen Sep 7, 2022