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Spinner Bait
5.11d,
Sport, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 1.6 from 5
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FA: Luke Childers
Colorado
> Golden
> Clear Creek Canyon
> Guppy
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work
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… 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
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
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
"Spinner Bait" takes the leftmost, overhung corner and arete. Once one climbs past the 1st few moves on questionable stone the line becomes interesting, powerful, and enjoyable.
Still a very new line as of this date of posting, so be careful of possible loose rock, and all belayers are advised to where a helmet while belaying on this feature.
Location
This feature is located up hill and in between "The Primo Wall" and "The Crystal Tower."
The best approach will depend on what time of the year it is. You cross the river in different places during the winter but spring, summer, and early fall one would use the Tyrolean traverse located by "The Armory."
"Spinner Bait" takes the leftmost over hung corner and arete.
Protection
7 bolts and 2 ring anchors. Belayers should where a helmet. Most of the draws are going to stay fixed. I plan to put quick links up next time I'm out, so please don't take the draws that are on the wall. Thank you.
![Located on "The Guppy" Luke Childers on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The formations 1st line. <br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Located on "The Guppy" Luke Childers on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The formations 1st line. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Luke Childers on the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." Located on "The Guppy." A new formation between "The Primo Wall" and "The Crystal Tower."<br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Luke Childers on the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." Located on "The Guppy." A new formation between "The Primo Wall" and "The Crystal Tower." Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Luke Childers on the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." Powering out the last upper crux arete section. Fun line.<br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Luke Childers on the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." Powering out the last upper crux arete section. Fun line. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Luke Childers on the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." "The Guppy" formations 1st line. <br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Luke Childers on the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." "The Guppy" formations 1st line. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Luke Childers resting on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." This formations 1st line. <br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Luke Childers resting on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." This formations 1st line. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Located on "The Guppy" Luke Childers on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The formations 1st line. <br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Located on "The Guppy" Luke Childers on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The formations 1st line. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Located on "The Guppy" Luke Childers on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The formations 1st line. <br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Located on "The Guppy" Luke Childers on the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The formations 1st line. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
![Photo beta of "Spinner Bait." Located on "The Guppy."<br>
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Photo and graphics by: Luke Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Photo beta of "Spinner Bait." Located on "The Guppy." Photo and graphics by: Luke Childers.
![Luke & Jason getting ready for the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The new line at the just posted "Guppy" formation. More cool routes to come on this formation!!<br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Luke & Jason getting ready for the F.A. of what would become "Spinner Bait." The new line at the just posted "Guppy" formation. More cool routes to come on this formation!! Photo by: Jaime Ch…
![Luke working out the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." in the early morning light of this beautiful January day at "The Guppy" formation. <br>
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Photo by: Jaime Childers.]()
[Hide Photo] Luke working out the F.A. of "Spinner Bait." in the early morning light of this beautiful January day at "The Guppy" formation. Photo by: Jaime Childers.
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