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I F'ed a Mermaid

Name: I F'ed a Mermaid
Rating: 2.8

5.13d YDS 8b French 31 Ewbanks X UIAA 32 ZA E8 7a British

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	Get Your Towels Ready S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	I F'ed a Mermaid S 5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a
	Nautical-Themed Pashmina Afghan S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	This Ain't Seaworld S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b

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Type:	Sport, 40 ft (12 m)
GPS:	39.74175, -105.34092
FA:	Mark Anderson
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Shared By:	Monomaniac on Jun 24, 2015
Admins:	Shirtless Mike, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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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

Description

This fierce number begins with a brutal V11-ish boulder problem passing the first bolt. Above, the climbing eases to elegant, 5.12, technical face climbing capped by a steep, gymnastic finish. The rock is brilliant (even the pegmatite intrusions are solid and clean), and the movement is stellar. Unfortunately a few uncomfortably sharp grips in the intro and inconsistent difficulty detract from an otherwise classic experience.

Begin below a marble-like patch of pegmatite in the center of the east face. Burly, and at times painful, dynamic edging leads to a good clipping stance at a 1-pad flat edge just below the second bolt. Weave up to the slashing seam, and then follow this feature left and mantel onto the sloping Lonely Island Ledge. Edge and pinch over the steep headwall to reach big jugs and the summit.