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Routes in Happy Hour Crag
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Are We Not Men T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Are We Not Robots T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Baby Aliens T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a R |
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Bad Sneakers TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Bent Faith T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Big Spit, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Cheers aka Thrill of the Chaise T,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Cruel Shoes TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Dementia T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Great Race, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Grins T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Hands Off T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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I, Robot T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Last Call T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Last Laugh T,S,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Left Side T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Malign T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Mayhem S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Mayhem Direct S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Nightcap T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Perched-Pillar Pile T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Rush Hour T,TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Seein' Double TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Skid Row T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Teetotaler T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Tipsey T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Twofers T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Twofers Bypass T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Twofers Gully T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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| Type: | Trad |
| FA: | D. Hare, B. Hanson, 1979 |
| Page Views: | 2,447 total · 9/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on May 10, 2002 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Closures 2025 - Bitty Buttress, Blob, Eagle Rock &, Security Risk are closed for raptor nesting
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2/3/25. Bitty Buttress, Blob, Eagle Rock &, Security Risk are closed for raptor nesting.
FS (3/27/24): Eagle Rock & Security Risk are now open!
2/1/24: W. McCurry: to protect nesting golden eagles, USFS annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning 2/1/24 - Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, Eagle Rock, Security Risk.
From W. McCurry: 2/10/23 Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk opened. Eagle Rock stayed closed - info: fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news….
W. McCurry, NFS, Arap./Roo. NF: USFS began annual area closures in BC 2/1/23. The closures were Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.
Through 7/31/23, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera will remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District with BCC monitors nesting progress & informs climbers about giving eagles space to raise young.
Fed. & state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting closures. Signs are posted at key access pts into the closed areas. Closure info: fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/eagles.
K. Armstrong, Public Affairs Specialist, Nat'l Forest Service: as of 6/8/21: BC areas reopen after unsuccessful nesting.
K. Armstrong, NF Ranger 7/29/20:
Following a 5 mo. closure to protect nesting eagles, the Roosevelt NF has reopened Eagle Rock.
“The BC eagles successfully raised 1 strong & healthy eaglet this year,” wildlife biologist Aurelia DeNasha, USDA FS. “2 chicks hatched initially, only 1 survived to fledge, which isn’t uncommon in birds of prey.”
Visits to the nest did not reveal the exact cause of death of the 2nd chick, but climber cooperation with closures are crucial to the eagles.
“Golden eagle pairs are most susceptible to disturbance when choosing a nest. These closures allow the birds to pick the best site for survival without impact of other factors, such as human presence. Once chosen, nest sites stays closed until the eagles fledge in late July,” said DeNasha.
After the eagles’ site selection was made, unused areas opened in Apr.
The annual nesting closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.
Effective through 7/31/20, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise their young.
It is against federal & state law to disturb any nesting bird of prey. Only employees, volunteers, & wildlife professionals under an agreement with the FS enter nesting areas for monitoring purposes. This is for the integrity of nest & the safety of the eagles, those conducting surveys, & the public. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting all closures & leaving immediately if you should accidentally enter one.
For the most current closure information, check signs in the areas, call the Boulder Ranger District office @ 303-541-2500, or visit local climbing websites or fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
As of 4/21/20, Blob Rock, East Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open. Eagle Rock stays closed until 7/31/2020 confirmed with Matt Henry, Rec Prog Mgr, FS.
From K. Armstrong, FS Pub Aff, katherine.armstrong@usda.gov, 970-222-7607: 3/20/19, Blob, East Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security are open. Eagle stays closed to climbing & other activities through 7/31/19.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress & to inform climbers.
See - fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
Perennial notice:
Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security will close 2/1 - 7/31 for nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened/lengthened.
Each year, BC raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting 2/1 through 7/31 at Eagle, Security, Blob, & Bitty Buttress. The area is monitored & closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the FS Boulder Ranger District, BCC, & Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/rec…
FS (3/27/24): Eagle Rock & Security Risk are now open!
2/1/24: W. McCurry: to protect nesting golden eagles, USFS annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning 2/1/24 - Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, Eagle Rock, Security Risk.
From W. McCurry: 2/10/23 Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk opened. Eagle Rock stayed closed - info: fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news….
W. McCurry, NFS, Arap./Roo. NF: USFS began annual area closures in BC 2/1/23. The closures were Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.
Through 7/31/23, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera will remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District with BCC monitors nesting progress & informs climbers about giving eagles space to raise young.
Fed. & state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting closures. Signs are posted at key access pts into the closed areas. Closure info: fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/eagles.
K. Armstrong, Public Affairs Specialist, Nat'l Forest Service: as of 6/8/21: BC areas reopen after unsuccessful nesting.
K. Armstrong, NF Ranger 7/29/20:
Following a 5 mo. closure to protect nesting eagles, the Roosevelt NF has reopened Eagle Rock.
“The BC eagles successfully raised 1 strong & healthy eaglet this year,” wildlife biologist Aurelia DeNasha, USDA FS. “2 chicks hatched initially, only 1 survived to fledge, which isn’t uncommon in birds of prey.”
Visits to the nest did not reveal the exact cause of death of the 2nd chick, but climber cooperation with closures are crucial to the eagles.
“Golden eagle pairs are most susceptible to disturbance when choosing a nest. These closures allow the birds to pick the best site for survival without impact of other factors, such as human presence. Once chosen, nest sites stays closed until the eagles fledge in late July,” said DeNasha.
After the eagles’ site selection was made, unused areas opened in Apr.
The annual nesting closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.
Effective through 7/31/20, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise their young.
It is against federal & state law to disturb any nesting bird of prey. Only employees, volunteers, & wildlife professionals under an agreement with the FS enter nesting areas for monitoring purposes. This is for the integrity of nest & the safety of the eagles, those conducting surveys, & the public. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting all closures & leaving immediately if you should accidentally enter one.
For the most current closure information, check signs in the areas, call the Boulder Ranger District office @ 303-541-2500, or visit local climbing websites or fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
As of 4/21/20, Blob Rock, East Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open. Eagle Rock stays closed until 7/31/2020 confirmed with Matt Henry, Rec Prog Mgr, FS.
From K. Armstrong, FS Pub Aff, katherine.armstrong@usda.gov, 970-222-7607: 3/20/19, Blob, East Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security are open. Eagle stays closed to climbing & other activities through 7/31/19.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress & to inform climbers.
See - fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
Perennial notice:
Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security will close 2/1 - 7/31 for nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened/lengthened.
Each year, BC raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting 2/1 through 7/31 at Eagle, Security, Blob, & Bitty Buttress. The area is monitored & closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the FS Boulder Ranger District, BCC, & Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/rec…
Description
This climb is one of the better lines at Happy Hour Crag, in my opinion. My partner shared this opinion.
The line wanders up and left the whole way, across cracks, face, corners, overhangs, and knobs. Rossiter calls all of this "improbable terrain." I called it "fun!"
I also made an 'improbable finish' to the route that goes solid 5.10 and was excellent but runout. This will be discussed at the end of the description.
Start this climb just to the left of the finger of rock protruding from the ground at the base of "Grins." From the left side of this finger of rock, work up and left for a few moves onto a small ledge. There is little good pro available here, but the moves are 5.8. Move up and left on a sloping ledge and place a few good wires in a crack above your head. Next start moving up and left arond an arete on knobs and edges, through the slight overhang and up. Any gear placed here needs a 2-foot runner. You will reach a left-facing corner (as for Nightcap) and climb that for a few feet before reaching the top of a huge flake, where you merge with the climb Malign.
Finish as a 2-star climb as for Nightcap and Malign, by climbing the left-facing and then right-facing corner system *OR*...
Go out with a Bang! For a better finish (3-star in all), lean back and look hard left. You will see s series of small edges and knobs. This is well above "Tipsey." Place gear from the ledge, up and right in the left-facing corner, from here there is no more gear. Head out left, towards the anchors of "Thrill Of The Chase." Reach up and hard left for a crimp and pull through This left-hand traverse is solid 5.10 and would be a thumber fall, as the last gear will be about 20 feet to the right and 15 feet down; the flake you'd hit if you blow it looks HUNGRY. The moves are hard, and somewhat long but secure. This is reasonable for a 5.10+ leader as it is solid rock. Clip the "Thrill Of The Chase" anchors with a long runner and then continue up and left to the cliff top.
I called this finish "Thrill of the Skid."
This line sounds like it wanders a lot, but it continually moves left. Thus, the rope will run more or less in a nice line with judicious use of 2 to 3 foot runners.
This is not a very good top-rope due to the swing potential from the bottom and top moves.
The line wanders up and left the whole way, across cracks, face, corners, overhangs, and knobs. Rossiter calls all of this "improbable terrain." I called it "fun!"
I also made an 'improbable finish' to the route that goes solid 5.10 and was excellent but runout. This will be discussed at the end of the description.
Start this climb just to the left of the finger of rock protruding from the ground at the base of "Grins." From the left side of this finger of rock, work up and left for a few moves onto a small ledge. There is little good pro available here, but the moves are 5.8. Move up and left on a sloping ledge and place a few good wires in a crack above your head. Next start moving up and left arond an arete on knobs and edges, through the slight overhang and up. Any gear placed here needs a 2-foot runner. You will reach a left-facing corner (as for Nightcap) and climb that for a few feet before reaching the top of a huge flake, where you merge with the climb Malign.
Finish as a 2-star climb as for Nightcap and Malign, by climbing the left-facing and then right-facing corner system *OR*...
Go out with a Bang! For a better finish (3-star in all), lean back and look hard left. You will see s series of small edges and knobs. This is well above "Tipsey." Place gear from the ledge, up and right in the left-facing corner, from here there is no more gear. Head out left, towards the anchors of "Thrill Of The Chase." Reach up and hard left for a crimp and pull through This left-hand traverse is solid 5.10 and would be a thumber fall, as the last gear will be about 20 feet to the right and 15 feet down; the flake you'd hit if you blow it looks HUNGRY. The moves are hard, and somewhat long but secure. This is reasonable for a 5.10+ leader as it is solid rock. Clip the "Thrill Of The Chase" anchors with a long runner and then continue up and left to the cliff top.
I called this finish "Thrill of the Skid."
This line sounds like it wanders a lot, but it continually moves left. Thus, the rope will run more or less in a nice line with judicious use of 2 to 3 foot runners.
This is not a very good top-rope due to the swing potential from the bottom and top moves.
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