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Rum Tum Tugger

Name: Rum Tum Tugger
Rating: 2.6

5.11 YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E4 5c British

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Routes in The Catslab

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	Catlong S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	Cats Eat Grass S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	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
	Kaplan Route aka Left-Facing Dihedral T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Kitty's Back S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Leave It to Weezer T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	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
	Paw Patrol S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	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 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	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
	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

Reach the anchors atop Grizabella (5.7 - 95 feet - Route 9 on the topo), the farthest right route on the Catslab proper. Climb up and right along a ledge clipping two bolts with longer draws before climbing up and back left across an arete. Don't panic after the second bolt, your X-ray vision or a judicious glance around the arete will turn up the easy to clip third bolt. The route finally attacks the upper roof in a corner off of sidepulls and jugs. The belayer will be able to hear but not see the climber between the third and eighth bolts. Interesting moves around the arete and roof and fortunately well protected for the not so perfect rock quality - somewhat scaly and brittle in places. Yet, all of the critical holds were solid.