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First Armadillo

Name: First Armadillo
Rating: 2.2

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

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	Bicolored Python Rock Snake S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Br'er Bear S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Br'er Fox S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Br'er Rabbit S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Calvin S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Clyde S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Culling, The S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Curious George Goes Climbing S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Elephant's Child S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fat Lipped Gofur S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	First Armadillo S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Flight, The S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c
	Gooey Kablooie S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Hamster Huey S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Hobbes T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Kermit's Corners T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Labby S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Minnesota Gopher S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Old Man Kangaroo S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Opus S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Stumpy Tailed Kelpie S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Tortoise Scute S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Yellow Dog Dingo S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Type:	Sport, 70 ft (21 m) Fixed Hardware (11)
GPS:	39.74351, -105.40813
FA:	Alan Prehmus
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Shared By:	Alan Prehmus on Dec 6, 2014
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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: 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

From the left edge of the alcove, move up & a bit right onto the brick red face. This section has lots of small features, some are positive. Continue up to the notch. Move up & right through the bulge. Easier climbing leads to the chains on the double bolt anchor.

From the anchor, it's easy to reach the second pitch of Tortoise Scute.