Type: | Boulder |
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Shared By: | Sean Patrick on Dec 21, 2012 |
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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
Rather than starting on the left side, and traversing out, a la Cave Man, start sitting with the undercling, and climb straight up. Don't use the left side of the crack for this one (ELIMINATE). Normally, I loathe eliminates (for many reasons that I don't have time to get into here), but this boulder is fun enough that it's actually worth it. Shocking. It flows well, and climbs differently than if you use the left side of the crack.
Watch yourself on the potential back dab while you're topping it out.
Watch yourself on the potential back dab while you're topping it out.
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