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Designer Genes

Name: Designer Genes
Rating: 2.7

5.12a YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British

Routes in The Conspiracy Crag

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	Alien Autopsy S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Area 51 S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Cyber Leash S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Designer Genes S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Frankenfood S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Iridium System S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Leona S 5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
	Life is Beautiful S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Martians on Mopeds S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Soma S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Trail of the Illuminati S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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Type:	Sport
GPS:	39.74177, -105.4157
FA:	Bob D'Antonio and Vaino Kodas, 4/2000
Page Views:	2,785 total · 10/month
Shared By:	Richard M. Wright on Jan 25, 2002
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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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

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Tunnel 1 closure
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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: Private Property - be aware & respectful Details

Per Daniel Dunn, Stewardship Manager, Boulder Climbing Community ((803) 443-8822): this crag is on private property. The landowners are aware of the climbing on their property and continue to allow access for rock climbers. It is critical for long term access that everyone who climbs here is respectful and does their part to keep the crag in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.

Description

From the left end of the crag, pick out the obvious crack that starts 20 feet off the ground, second route from the left. Tricky entry moves at 5.11 gain the base of the crack. Jam up for 30 feet or so to gain a horizontal seam and crack system. A short traverse left gains the anchor. The quality of the climbing and the stone probably warrant the three stars; however, I suspect that the three star rating of a route with bolts adjacent to perfect Friend placements will rain calumny down upon my head. Nonetheless, I found the climbing to be excellent all the way. As the FA team explained, this crag will hold 99.99 percent sport routes. If you happen to bring the trad rack, do it on gear, otherwise just dig it for what it is - superb climbing on good stone.