Fall break – Our first trip to Joe’s Valley

Ever since we began climbing, whispers of an amazing boulder destination up in UT called Joe’s Valley have been heard everywhere we go. So many people we know have raved about it saying “You HAVE to get up there! It’s awesome!” So this year we finally got around to getting up there and boy, were they right! It’s a depressing drive to say the least, but the destination is absolutely amazing! SO MANY boulders and NO ONE around. That’s one of the beefs I have about going to Bishop now. I swear, it’s like going to an outdoor gym. So many people! But anyway, Joe’s had a wonderful variety of rocks and routes and easy approaches so we were able to sample a lot of lines in the short time we were there. We only stayed for four days and after a six month hiatus, we didn’t expect much. We actually did pretty well, I think, but are anxious to go back when we’re stronger. We’ve already planned next years trip, so hopefully we can put down some classics and enjoy another quiet getaway. =)