PRINT: Climb Goatee Traverse, Joe's Valley

Goatee Traverse

V3-4, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),

Avg: 2.4 from 30 votes
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Utah > Central Utah > Joe's Valley > New Joe's > Area 51

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 at the right end of the boulder. Travese the jugs left and top out Goat Cheese. The finish can be a little dynamic.

Location

Uphill side of the Goatee boulder.

Protection

Crashpad

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A) Goat Cheese
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B) Goat Milk
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C) Goatee Traverse

A) Goat Cheese B) Goat Milk C) Goatee Traverse

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Emerson Takahashi
Casper, WY

V3+

I think a few holds have snapped on this in the past few years.
It probably goes at v4 compared to other v3's in the area(Super Sloper, Scary, Joe Cool), or at least it seems a little more physically demanding.

Still entertaining though. Crux is the middle section Dec 7, 2014

C Hopwood
Salt Lake City, UT

I think this is by far the best problem on the boulder. It does seem harder than the other V3s in the area and certainly is more moves. Overall a lot of fun with good holds the whole way and some creative footwork. Sit start on the farthest right sidepull jug (northwest arete of boulder). The crux is right before you link into Goat Milk. Nov 1, 2017

Gregory Cooper
Phoenix, AZ

Definitely the harder V3 I've done at Joes so far. Although I was one move away on my second go. Requires a lot of power endurance. Keep the core tight. As someone else said, the crux is a funky move right before Goat Milk. Nov 17, 2019