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Bigger Dog

Name: Bigger Dog
Rating: 3.5

5.13- YDS 7c+ French 29 Ewbanks IX+ UIAA 29 ZA E7 6c British

Routes in The Dog House

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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
	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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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

This route is like Big Dog's big brother. You get the same fun starting moves as Big Dog, but then you finish with powerful bouldering and crimping straight up the prow.

Like a lot of routes, several kneebars and new beta in the crux have made this route a little easier for some. I did not use knee pads, climbed it directly, and originally called it 13a. So, take whatever grade feels honest with the methods and beta you choose, it seems like it lands in the 12d-13a range these days. No matter what path or tactics you choose to climb it, it’s a pretty fun route!