PRINT: Rock Climb Execution, Golden

Execution

5.11b/c, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),

Avg: 2.7 from 31 votes
FA: Kirk Miller, Eric Schmeer (11/08)
Colorado > Golden > Clear Creek Canyon > Twilight Zone

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

"Just a moment away from a rope, a short dance several feet off the ground...case in point in the Twilight Zone"

Cruise up into the roof, execute a high left kneebar to move right, and follow the holds onto the tricky upper headwall.

Location

Execution is left of The Chaser.

Protection

10 bolts to ring and chain anchor.

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Dan 60D5H411
Colorado Springs, CO

5.11b/c

REALLY fun moves through the roof (still pinging off a few pieces of rock, but for the most part the key holds are solid). I did not expect how fun the top part of the route turned out to be. Although the steep pump is over, expect tricky sidepulls, pinches and selective footwork for quite a while above the roof. Very good line selection by the routesetter(s). Jul 18, 2009

Dwight Jugornot
Arvada, Co.

5.11c

Yes, variety in abundance. Nice bolting, several 11 cruxes. I found the route to be clean and quality. Kirk, you really have an eye for the line! It ain't over till it's over. May 25, 2013