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
Description
This starts up a steep finger and hand crack. After you move over the bulge, it gets considerably easier.
Protection
8 bolts to a 2 bolt anchor.
Eds. Note, there have been hangers missing at times on this climb!
Also, the quicklinks at the anchors were worn QUITE THIN! Now, someone has mostly generously replaced them!
[Hide Comment] The lone cold shuts at the anchor of this climb were replaced with stainless steel Metolius hangers, quick links, and chains on 11/10/2003. Photos of the old shuts are below in the action photos.
Nov 10, 2003
[Hide Comment] Like a fine wine, those shuts were just getting good!... at least it is good to know that some of those don't just break after years of abuse. Thanks for the upgrade.
Nov 10, 2003
[Hide Comment] This may be the only line on High Wire where you can commit the Ultimate Crime at a sport area: jamming! Just kidding...it really is the easiest way to get past the bulge, IMHO. But I'm one of those sickos who thinks crack climbing is fun, anyway. :)
May 28, 2004
[Hide Comment] A decent, looooong route... it really seems more like a 5.6 or 5.7 after the bulge. That "secret" hold in the crack is a beaut.
May 15, 2006
[Hide Comment] The screw locks at the top of this route are getting fairly thin, although still strong. They should be replaced some time soon.
Jul 31, 2008
[Hide Comment] The crux of this route (at the top of the bottom quarter of the route) is a BLAST! I did a layback, buddies went straight up the crack, and I'm sure there're other ways to get over it, too. The bolts are in great locations for protecting the crux, too. Once past this crux, it really is a 5.6 or so to the anchors, but a really run route.
Sep 28, 2008
[Hide Comment] Fun climb slightly marred by unneeded bolts. Clipped one by the wide crack, but this is easily avoided if you have a #4 C4. Bomber gear through the crux and small and fiddly gear for the easy climbing above makes this a great gear lead.
Gear: black Alien-#4 C4, a good selection of small and medium wires.
Sep 14, 2013
[Hide Comment] In October, Dale Haas and I added quicklinks and rappel rings to the anchor. The hardware for this work was provided by the American Safe Climbing Association (www.safeclimbing.org). They appreciate your support.
Dec 10, 2013
[Hide Comment] I lost my climbing shoes (Scarpa Force - red / white) at the bottom of this route on Aug. 5 around 8 am. Please contact me if you found a pair of shoes.
Aug 13, 2014
[Hide Comment] In June 2015, Dale Haas and I upgraded the anchor hardware with SS quicklinks and SS rap rings. The American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA - safeclimbing.org) provided the hardware. They appreciate your support.
Oct 17, 2015
[Hide Comment] Nothing on this route warrants a "5.10" move, maybe 5.9 ish getting over the bulge. Super secure, well-protected. Some nice jams, not sure why this one bolted.
Jul 26, 2018
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Gear: black Alien-#4 C4, a good selection of small and medium wires. Sep 14, 2013
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