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The Runt of the Litter

Name: The Runt of the Litter
Rating: 3.0

5.12d YDS 7c French 28 Ewbanks IX UIAA 28 ZA E6 6b British

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	Big Dog S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Big Dog Run S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Bigger Dog S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	Black Dog S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Dirt Shute V0 4
	Doberman Pin Scar S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Dog Bite S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Dog Breath S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Dog Run S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Fiddler on the Woof S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Grooveline (sit) V8 7B
	Grooveline (stand) V6 7A
	Hot Dog S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Li'l Dog S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Li'l Snoopy S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Mighty Dog S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Mini Funyun V1 5
	Murph's Traverse S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Rattlesnake Nightmare V4 6B
	Ruff Life S 5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
	Run Underdog S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Runt of the Litter, The S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Seams To Be A Party V4-5 6B+
	Snoopy S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Underdog, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
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Type:	Sport, 65 ft (20 m)
GPS:	39.7436, -105.40788
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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

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Tunnel 1 closure
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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

The Runt of the Litter ascends the seam in the main part of the roof left of Mighty Dog. Easy slab climbing brings you to a good rest. From here, you punch out the middle of the intimidating roof following a seam with just barely enough holds in it. Precise movement throughout the seam spits you right into the crux of Mighty Dog. Runt is a little shorter than Mighty Dog but much harder, and it has much more sustained, technical, roof climbing. I felt like the movement of this climb was super classic, but I only gave it 3 stars due to the climb being a little dirty (it is brand new as of now, it will clean up with traffic) and the glue reinforcement on Mighty Dog. All in all, it is a really unique climb with thoughtful and precise movement throughout. The Runt of The Litter was bolted by Jay Samuelson and TJ Sanford.

Location

Start just to the left of Mighty Dog. Climb through the seam in the middle of the roof.

Protection

9 bolts and a 2 bolt anchor. You need to hang draws on the start of Runt, but the Mighty Dog part of the climb is permadrawed. Unless you are on a redpoint burn, ii is recommended to not clip the anchors over the lip to eliminate unwanted drag. That said, on redpoint, clip the anchors!