PRINT: Rock Climb Tater Tot, Golden

Tater Tot

5.13b, Sport, 25 ft (8 m),

Avg: 2.4 from 5 votes
FA: equipped by Derek Peavy and Taylor Roy. FA Taylor Roy
Colorado > Golden > Clear Creek Canyon > Primo Wall

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…

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

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 Tzilla Rapdrilla: Primo is actually on private land.

Update: 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

Although Tater Tot is only 25 feet tall, its steepness, thuggy moves, and rock quality make this route a worthy challenge.

Start to the right of the first bolt on the arete and move left using slopers, kneebars, and underclings. Once in the roof, make a couple of more burly moves past the second bolt, and top out on easier terrain.

There is a ramp to the left of this climb that never felt like a safety issue, but to avoid an accident an attentive belay should be given to climbers at the second bolt.

I hope you guys enjoy it!

Location

This is just right of Hangman.

Protection

3 bolts plus a 2 bolt anchor with chains. There is also an anchor for the belayer at the base of the route to keep the climber and belayer from colliding if the climber falls before the second bolt.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

In the middle of the first crux of Tater Tot. Photo by Brian Kimball, 5/10.

Tater Tot, 13b.

Moving into the second crux on Tater Tot. Photo by Derek Peavy, 5/10.