One of the fastest growing sports in the country is that of “bouldering” or the climbing of rocks for the challenge and fun of it. And one of the best places to do this is in Emery County in Joe’s Valley.
Each year for the last four years this festival has been held with all kinds of activities and educational programs concerning the sport. This years festival runs from September 26-29.
One exciting thing that will go on with the festival is the fact that American Ninja Warrior Champion, and the author to the original Joe’s Valley Guidebook, Isaac Caldiero will be joining the festival for several events over the weekend. His appearance will kick off with a B4 Adventure Ninjaline course and poster signing at the Emery County Recreation Center.That will happen at 5 p.m. on the first day of the festival. This event is free to everyone.
That evening to enter into Autumn with a hayride ghost tour starting at 8 p.m. This year the Emery High Theater Department will be leading the tour. Catch the ride at the Emery County Recreation Center.
On Friday find out what makes Joe’s Valley one of the top bouldering areas in the world. Geologist Paul Anderson from Braun Lapidary, Castle Dale’s rock shop, will take the group and head up to the canyons to shop talk about rocks. The tour will last around two hours.
At 2 p.m. enjoy a Yoga session in Orangeville City Park and then at 3 p.m. learn how to make beef jerky. At 4:30 p.m. find out what rodeo is all about by learning how to use a lasso, ride a horse, and get tips on how to ride a steer. At 6 p.m. see the Cowboy Games which will feature everything from chicken chases to hide races.
At 9 p.m. end the day with tales of Castle Country and its development into the climbing area it is today. At the same time Petzl Night Bouldering will take place. The company wants people to test out some of their newest lighting equipment out at the boulders! Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn to carpool to New Joe’s.
Saturday is filled with some of the same events as well as testing out equipment, artisan Pizza making, climbing meet ups and clinics, as well as many other activities.
Many of the events are free to the public, while others require a festival ticket or donation for a single event. Tickets can be purchased at Cup of Joes in Orangeville.
For more information and an entire schedule for the weekend go to https://www.joesvalleyfest.com/schedule.html?mc_cid=0de1c8a905&mc_eid=706e5e1d69
