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Joe Brophy

San Diego
52 years old · Male
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Member Since
Aug 13, 2003
Last Visit: 15 mins ago
341 Points
Point Rank: #4,247 DetailsDrop down
Likes Trad, Sport, Tr, Gym, Boulders
Other Interests
trail running, surfing.
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Just a climber who really likes climbing at J-tree, & San Diego.

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6 days ago
San Diego County > S San Diego County > Corte Madera > Main Wall > Sunset Streaks (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
Here is a rough reference to the location of the climb. This climb is not in the county guide or the ACSD guide, so some may find it hard to locate. Also be sure to study the picture called "First Pitch".
● This description for Sunset Streaks is incorrect. The upper half of the red line is on the Paul Bunion wall… View Comment
Dec 29, 2025
San Diego County > S San Diego County > Corte Madera > Main Wall > Sunset Streaks (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
Pitch description with Belays of Sunset Streaks
● Photo used was take by Ben May. It is a high quality photo from a great angle so hopefully i can use it to… View Comment
Mar 17, 2025
San Diego County > S San Diego County > Valley of the Moon > Treasure Chest aka Bi…
Treasure Chest Route overview
● Blue- Battle Ship Chains-5.8 Purple- Year of the Dragon 5.10d Green- Upper Deck 5.7 Red- Beauty f… View Comment
Nov 1, 2024
San Diego County > S San Diego County > El Cajon Mountain
Mountaineer Walls
● From the road it is about a 1400' climb to the 1st tier. Took me just under 1 hour of steady hiking with a… View Comment
Nov 15, 2023
San Diego County > San Diego County Dese…
Goat Tor. Near Goat benchmark.
● Looks fun. Does the rock seem solid? View Comment
Jan 23, 2023
San Diego County
Beautiful winter day in San Diego.
● Clear skies again. Great perspective of climber with tecate peak in back ground. I sure love San Diego wint… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 59

General > General Climbing
Reply: How many years did you climb before wearing a helm…
Jan 28, 2026 Been climbing since the mid 90's and still don't use a helmet very often. If I'm alpine climbing I may wear one. I do wear a helmet (and pads) when I am at the skate parks and… View Message
Regional > Southern California
Reply: Will the new militarized border zone close Valley…
Dec 19, 2025 Gene,You will have no problem getting a 2 wheel drive truck up to the gauntlet. From there its probably a mile walk in to the main area. View Message
Regional > Southern California
Reply: Will the new militarized border zone close Valley…
Dec 18, 2025 I’d be happy to join you Buzz. Weather has been really nice thus far. The road to the top of the gauntlet is in tip top condition. If you fancy yourself a choss wrangler,… View Message
Regional > Southern California
Reply: Will the new militarized border zone close Valley…
Dec 15, 2025 Not that anyone climbs at Valley of the Moon anymore, but in case someone reads this that actually likes climbing locally (and doesn’t mind a little choss)VOM is open and… View Message
Regional > Southern California
Reply: Free Boots
Nov 10, 2025 I'm planning to hike the John Muir Trail next year. Those yellow boots look like they would provide good support for a heavy pack.  View Message
Regional > Southern California
Reply: Valley of the Moon report
Apr 15, 2025 Kurt, It is possible to bike all the way back to Patina Wall. There are a few sandy sections but nothing too crazy. View Message

Route Scores View All 24

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 249
● Mystery of the Desert
Trad 5 pitches
Southern Arizona > … > Sheepshead Area… > Muttonhead
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 12
● Year of the Dragon
Sport
San Diego County > … > Valley of the Moon > Treasure Chest aka Bi…
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 5
● Sunken Treasure
Sport 2 pitches
San Diego County > … > Corte Madera > Main Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 122
● Cruise Line
Sport 5 pitches
San Diego County > … > Eagle Peak > Left Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
● Beauty From Ashes
Sport
San Diego County > … > Valley of the Moon > Treasure Chest aka Bi…
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 49
● You're Out of Your Element
Sport
Southern Arizona > … > E Stronghold > Lebowski Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Mystery of the Desert Southern Arizona > … > Sheepshead Area… > Muttonhead
Avg:  249
Joe:
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 5 pitches
● Year of the Dragon San Diego County > … > Valley of the Moon > Treasure Chest aka Bi…
Avg:  12
Joe:
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
5.10c
● Sunken Treasure San Diego County > … > Corte Madera > Main Wall
Avg:  5
Joe:
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport 2 pitches
● Cruise Line San Diego County > … > Eagle Peak > Left Wall
Avg:  122
Joe:
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 5 pitches
5.10c
● Beauty From Ashes San Diego County > … > Valley of the Moon > Treasure Chest aka Bi…
Avg:  1
Joe:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
5.8
● You're Out of Your Element Southern Arizona > … > E Stronghold > Lebowski Wall
Avg:  49
Joe:
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
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