The Best Joshua Tree Boulders in Every Grade V0-V6 

Yeah I understand that, but I actually do love highballs for the exact opposite reason. Like I’m not afraid of the landing when I’m on them. Sometimes on other climbs, I’ll accidentally start thinking about “trying not to fall” more than actually climbing. I’ll get this doubt about whether I should even try the move, like if it’s worth it, but when you’re in the right frame of mind and in the no-fall zone of a problem you’re super psyched about, that thought doesn’t even get entertained. That’s when my mind is really clear and I feel like I climb the smoothest. But again, have to be in the right frame of mind and it has to be the right problem. I’ve back off plenty of problems when it didn’t feel right.

Try roof romp or the chube

@@matteobabic4963 ILL SHOW YOU CHUB

Me too man. Me too

Me too!! And I rope solo and live in a climbing spot.... Spoiled BUT the restrictions make it real difficult right now... Take care friends!!!

Colin Parker I was! Pretty close to perfect weather. Sunny but not too hot. Thanks for watching

Thanks! I had seen enough people do it, I knew I could knock it down. Just had to commit

Thanks Mike!

Sorry I never saw this comment. Thanks so much! I feel like it’s so easy to get beautiful shots at Joshua. Weather was perfect when I was there last year.

Oh also thanks for liking the music. Haha. I obviously enjoy them but realized after the fact that it may not be for everyone.

Definitely was. I'm always trying to get back. haha. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Amna!

Thanks Yann! Appreciate the kind words

Thanks man!

Thanks Bryce! Glad you enjoyed it

Noble909 thanks!

Right on! Climbing outdoors is definitely different. Main thing I think is to come at it with no expectations that the grades outdoors will match the grades you’re climbing in the gym. Or that one climb will feel as hard as another climb of the same grade for that matter. There can be a lot of history to outdoor climbs that dictate the grades: times and expectations change and climbs can change too if holds break or get worn away. I highly recommend Joshua Tree: one, because the grades are often stout so even V0s can be rewarding and two, because even if you get shut down on every problem you try you’re still outdoors in a beautiful area.

@@BenClimber Thanks you man. Will have to get out to the US when I can climb properly for sure

Thanks for watching! Glad I was able to help. It’ll be interested to see if you agree with the picks.

@@BenClimber wasn't able to hit everything but got White Rasta! super stoked on it. loved everything about it

@@chrisatkinson7293 so stoked for you! One of the best

Thanks so much Raul! Glad you liked the video and music. I’ve been terrible about organizing my music though. Really should make some Spotify playlists. I’ll post a link in the description if I get around to making some. Thanks again.

@@BenClimber This music was fly, did you have to get permission to use it?

Thanks Bryce! Appreciate it

Rektifi same. Not sure if you’ve done the traverse since the rail broke. Definitely a bit challenging.

@@BenClimber The undercling/heel hook rail broke? rip

From one Benjamin to another, thanks for the compliment! Haha. And that’s awesome. Never done a big trip like that. My dad is the trekker / ultramarathoner. One day though...maybe...

I had (very tentative) plans to climb in the Peak District back in January but the weather never allowed. Would love to try again when I can travel again

Any lesser known problems that you recommend?

@@BenClimber dude the peak district is amazing but don't underestimate the grit ! If you're planning on coming don't forget to plan in rest days where your skin can heal cos this rock is like sandpaper hahaha

But for the lesser known problems, that's such a big question as there's so many climbs in the peak district so I'd have to say pretty much anywhere besides Burbage South Valley or Stanage Plantation (amazing bouldering locations but can be really popular) - I personally like Cratcliffe for the location as it's right near Robin Hoods Stride and it's in the woods

Haha I’ve heard about the grit. Different kind of brutal from JT I’m sure. And yea stanage was were I was planning on starting, but I’ll have to remember about Cratcliffe

Most boulders have easy downclimbs on the other side. Although sometimes it’s a bit tricky 😅

I love the skwamas. Until recently, they’re basically the only thing I boulder in. I have bought at least 4 pairs and resoled all of them until I couldn’t resole them anymore. They just fit my feet really well, like near perfect out of the box. Plus they are cheaper than a lot of the other aggressive la sportivas. So yea I can’t recommend them enough, but obviously it’s all about what fits your feet. I’m going to be really sad if they ever stop making them.

In the JBMF area, just south of the JBMFP Boulder. Part of the road side boulders northwest of intersection rock.

Thank you so much bro. Good climbing by the way

@@tylerwinsor1267 thanks!

Ask people at the gym and maybe buy a guidebook for your local area. Mountain Project app is also good for a lot of places.

Hey there. Sorry for the late reply. If you know where they are you can get to them quickly. What’d you end up getting on?

Negative sloper? Like an slopey undercling? Not really. The holds early on are good and the hold on the left side of the hueco halfway up is more of a side pull. But yea some of the grades are pretty arbitrary haha

It gets easier if you keep at it 👍

Simple answer: most have a walk off or down climb on the back of the boulders that's obvious. Path of least resistance. Longer answer: -0 "False Up 20": down climb a lieback crack called "Descent Crack" -1 "False Hueco": easy scramble down the back, either climber's left or right works. -2 "White Rasta": climb down a slab on the back until a ramp that leads back left toward the landing area. -3 "Slashface": (honestly don't remember well, I spent exactly one attempt at this boulder) think I just climbed down a good set of holds. -4 "Stem Gem": climbed down the back of the boulder until low enough to drop off. -5 "JBMFP": down climb an arete with good edges called "Descent Route". -6 "All Washed Up": stayed up high and traversed left for a while until a series of large stepped boulders lead to the ground.

Most have an easy walk/downclimb on the back out of view of the camera

Joshua definitely has some classic highballs. Only adds to the fun! Most have a safe landing though. White Rasta is really the only one here without a flat landing, and luckily slashface’s holds ease up considerably near the top (the V3 moves are basically the first ones). I wouldn’t really call JBMFP (the V5 problem) a low ball by the way.

Thanks! Happy you enjoyed the climbing, and I know what you mean about the desert. It gets more beautiful and wonderful the more time you spend there. As for the music, you’re not the first to complain haha. I have to admit it was a selfish choice to include them. Those two songs are part of a playlist that I always listened to on the long drive into Joshua. So I associate them pretty strongly with those day trips, and it just reminds me of that anticipation and excitement. Thanks again for watching.

@@BenClimber Hey, everyone's taste is different. Have good days, my person. Joshua is a transformative climbing experience.

Love it. Was hoping for people to give their opinions on other climbs. High noon is definitely high on my list to do. Haven’t gotten on it yet. I looked at it like 2 years ago when I was on gunsmoke, but haven’t been back in the area since. Was no joke thinking about checking it out next trip if not then this season. Think you just convinced me

Piotr Krawczyk it got downgraded

Nah! Feels like a V2 bro

I promise it’s not. Stem Gem is SO diffiuclt