PRINT: Climb Big Cheesy, Joe's Valley

Big Cheesy

V5, Boulder, 10 ft (3 m),

Avg: 2.8 from 53 votes
FA: Mary Bocchicchio
Utah > Central Utah > Joe's Valley > Left Fork > Raiden Area

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 sitting with your hands on underclings. Power up to a good crimp above and surge out left to a good jug. A tenuous and less than straight forward mantle guards the top.

Short, but powerful, with good quality rock.

Location

This problem is visible from the parking. It is located on a separate boulder to the left of 'Taking the Stairs' in a little alcove of sorts.

Protection

A couple pads are ideal. There is a rock in the landing zone.

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Christian Prellwitz
Telluride, CO

Personally, I thought this was more like v5+, but maybe I was just having a bad day! :) May 16, 2014

stev spooner
Lander

Manoman, what a fun boulder. It's like three V5 moves back to back that finishes on a V5 mantel. That being said... Soft Oct 23, 2019

Timo Santala
Boulder, CO

Some slightly different beta - the drop-knee helps make the move up to the crimp less dynamic: youtu.be/ofJa92VG1Sw Sep 11, 2021

Fern Braun
Golden, CO

At my height (5'2 wingspan) the big move out left was the crux. A high foot helped:
instagram.com/p/CUsdUCTAG42… Oct 7, 2021