| Type: | Sport, 45 ft (14 m) |
| GPS: | 39.74104, -105.3295 |
| FA: | Pete Zoller, 1991 |
| Page Views: | 2,068 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | Adam Peters on Mar 25, 2012 · Updates |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
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Tunnel 1 closure
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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
Description
This route is across the creek from Anarchy Wall. Hardly ever done, this route packs quite a punch for the 12c it's given in both guides. Start with a big or tricky move to good holds and move up to the third bolt on good holds, then head up the meat of the route with no opportunities for rest until you clip the chains. There's a bit of a runout between the third and fourth bolt (that's why I give it a PG-13, especially while hanging draws), so be attentive here.
Alternately, per Kevin Capps: Cool Thing is short, stout, and classic but less traveled than some of the more popular routes in the canyon. This is probably because it requires either a creek crossing or a tyrollean and long hike to get to it, but however you manage to arrive at this route, you won’t regret it! Powerful moves along a beautiful arete feature with several challenging sequences along the way with a heart-breaking pump at the end.





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