PRINT: Climb Bobcat in the Kiparoo, Joe's Valley

Bobcat in the Kiparoo

V4, Boulder,

Avg: 3 from 146 votes
FA: unknown
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

Start seated just to the right of Scary Monsters on good crimps. move up to the sidepull crimp rail and then gain the arete. Climb the arete staying on the left side.

Location

On the Scary Monsters boulder atop the cliff band above Big Joe.

Protection

Pads, flat landing.

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One of the best V4 in this area

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Jason Carlson
El Paso, TX

Doesn't this start on the same jug as Scary Monsters? Mar 11, 2016

Brian Koralewski
Springville, UT

Caldiero guide says to mantle onto the right side of the arete to top out. Oct 30, 2016

Leron

Right side of arete is a bit soft for v4 and robs you of good movement. Stay left for full value or better yet climb it both ways. Apr 8, 2017

Timo Santala
Boulder, CO

youtube.com/watch?v=mQIq6F-… Apr 30, 2021

JANGEL J

Anyone know what the line that starts directly on the two crimps on the lower arete is (to the right of this)? It goes basically straight up the arete and uses many of the same holds as this, but a couple opening moves are different and felt very fun. We did it and it felt around V4/V4+ May 24, 2021

Elena Su
Santa Clara, CA

5'2'' -2'' Girl Beta w/topout. The left heel was critical!

youtu.be/F5-2Xi4H7YM May 5, 2022

Libby Kasmer

youtu.be/-f1ua-8AabM

Wasn’t sure where it started so here are two different start betas. Either way fun climb Apr 26, 2023