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Opus
5.7,
Sport, 130 ft (39 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 2 from 25
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FA: Prehmus, Launer
Colorado
> Golden
> Clear Creek Canyon
> Other Critters
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… 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
Opus is a two pitch climb parallel to Clyde.
P1 starts 20 feet left of Yellow Dog Dingo, just left of a large corner. The first 20 feet are vertical 5.6 with good hands and feet. Above, the route follows a shoulder to the left end of the Other Critters ledge.
P2 continues the ledge, scramble up to the large, right-facing corner to the left of Minnesota Gopher. Several interesting 5.7 balance moves will get you established up on the face with your left hand on the outside corner. Continue up the face with the only the hand on the corner until the feet run out. Pull easily left, and continue 15 fee to the chain anchor for Clyde.
Location
Approach Other Critters from the Dog House trail. Avoid the 4th class moves up onto the big ledge, and loop down on the trail towards Safari. Opus is the middle of the three climbs starting on the lower tier.
Protection
P1 - 9 bolts and a 2 bolt anchor.
P2 - 8 bolts and a shared 2 bolt anchor with Clyde.
![Russ cleaning the first pitch on rappel before the bolts went in.]()
[Hide Photo] Russ cleaning the first pitch on rappel before the bolts went in.
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Golden, CO
P1 is much easier. Feb 1, 2020