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Routes in Back of the Nineties
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Aphrodite S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Mission Vision S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Priapos S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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| Type: | Sport, 110 ft (33 m) |
| FA: | Mabe, Juth, Choboian, 8/04 |
| Page Views: | 1,348 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | Wiled Horse on Sep 8, 2004 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work
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Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Access Issue: Raptor fledglings! 7/3/19 - Please avoid this crag!
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Raptor fledglings!
From Jeffco Open Space regarding nesting birds in this area (posted 7/3/19):
JCOS observed the nest and determined that based on the body size and plumage, the young are likely about a week away from fledging (taking their first flight from the nest). This is a critical time for the young birds, they are learning to fly and are very powerful yet uncoordinated. After fledging, they will remain in the area, being fed by their parents for about 4 weeks as they learn to hunt. Be aware that these birds can be especially territorial and may act aggressively to defend their nests or young. For your safety and the safety of the birds, please avoid climbing at the crag “Back of the '90s” until the birds have left the area.
From Jeffco Open Space regarding nesting birds in this area (posted 7/3/19):
JCOS observed the nest and determined that based on the body size and plumage, the young are likely about a week away from fledging (taking their first flight from the nest). This is a critical time for the young birds, they are learning to fly and are very powerful yet uncoordinated. After fledging, they will remain in the area, being fed by their parents for about 4 weeks as they learn to hunt. Be aware that these birds can be especially territorial and may act aggressively to defend their nests or young. For your safety and the safety of the birds, please avoid climbing at the crag “Back of the '90s” until the birds have left the area.
Description
The best route at Back of the Nineties. Aphrodite is the middle of the three routes, and is fairly sustained at the 5.10 level. This route starts on the left side of the crag base (near the huge pine at left side of overhang). Climb up the dihedral past a few clips to a mossy ledge. Crank up and right over a tricky and slopey bulge.* Traverse right on good holds where the route steepens. Continue up past some thin face, layback flakes and balance-acts to a stance underneath a flake/roof. Technical crux is getting to the roof. Pull over on good holds past another clip to the anchors on a good ledge. Lower 100' back to the ledge. Overall, we counted about 3-4 mid 5.10 cruxes.
Three stars for the sustained climbing, nicely cleaned rock, interesting route finding, and fantastic movement.
- A variation, Priapos, goes straight up on the left side of the buttress after the 4th clip of Aphrodite.
Three stars for the sustained climbing, nicely cleaned rock, interesting route finding, and fantastic movement.
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