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MacCavity

Name: MacCavity
Rating: 2.7

5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in The Catslab

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	Catlong S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	Crystal Cat S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Grizabella S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gumby Cat S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Gus S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Jellicle Cats S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Kitty's Back S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Lesser of Two Evils S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	MacCavity S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Mr. Mistoffeles S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mungajerry S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Nasty Kat S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Old Deuteronomy S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Overflow Direct S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pussy, The S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Reno Rampage T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Rum Tum Tugger S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Rumple Teaser S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Skimbleshanks S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Summer Fling S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Thinning the Herd S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unknown T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	When Kats Fart S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

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…

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 1 (MM 270, W of Tunnel 1). Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 2 (E of Tunnel 2). In 2016, the closure WAS lifted June 9 for ONLY the 2016 season, per Eric Krause, JeffCo OS Ranger. Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

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

Access Issue: Closure Notice - lifted Details

Per Ondra Mahdal: the closure information is over 10 years old (I did call Martha to verify).

Previously, per CDOT/Daniel Dunn, BCC:

"Until further notice, the Cat Slab climbing area, located on the west side of Tunnel 5 immediately to the right if one is going downstream, will be closed for climbing. Clear Creek County Open Space has decided this closure is necessary for safety reasons with ongoing construction in the area. If you have any further questions please contact Martha Tableman at 303-679-2305."

After months of negotiation, Clear Creek County successfully acquired the 76-acre Oxbow Parcel that contains the Cat Slab cliff. While the cliff line is protected, the area is now officially open to the public. The County is working on developing and implementing a site plan to provide safe, off-road parking, which may include shifting the guard rail and gate to provide more parking as a short-term solution.

Cat Slab was a popular crag before it was closed to the public in 2006 due to liability concerns. The County purchased the land using $725,000 in lottery funds, awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO). The County was supported by numerous recreational groups, including the Access Fund, Colorado Mountain Club, Colorado Whitewater, Trout Unlimited, International Mountain Bicycling Association, and Rafting Outfitters on Clear Creek.

Description

MacCavity is located on the far right side of the Catslab, 2nd route from the right side of the bottom section of the slab. This is an enjoyable long pitch (120 feet) with great climbing throughout. The line goes through the right side of a little roof. (Left side of roof is Gumby Cat.) Climb past 8 more bolts with perhaps a move of 9+/10 climbing. A splendid line, which will be enjoyed by all.