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Mission Vision
5.10c YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII UIAA 20 ZA E2 5b British PG13
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Aphrodite S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Mission Vision S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Priapos S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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| Type: | Sport, 115 ft (35 m) |
| FA: | Mabe, Choboian, Juth |
| Page Views: | 847 total · 4/month |
| Shared By: | Wiled Horse on Sep 8, 2004 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work
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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
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
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
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Access Issue: Raptor fledglings! 7/3/19 - Please avoid this crag!
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Raptor fledglings!
From Jeffco Open Space regarding nesting birds in this area (posted 7/3/19):
JCOS observed the nest and determined that based on the body size and plumage, the young are likely about a week away from fledging (taking their first flight from the nest). This is a critical time for the young birds, they are learning to fly and are very powerful yet uncoordinated. After fledging, they will remain in the area, being fed by their parents for about 4 weeks as they learn to hunt. Be aware that these birds can be especially territorial and may act aggressively to defend their nests or young. For your safety and the safety of the birds, please avoid climbing at the crag “Back of the '90s” until the birds have left the area.
From Jeffco Open Space regarding nesting birds in this area (posted 7/3/19):
JCOS observed the nest and determined that based on the body size and plumage, the young are likely about a week away from fledging (taking their first flight from the nest). This is a critical time for the young birds, they are learning to fly and are very powerful yet uncoordinated. After fledging, they will remain in the area, being fed by their parents for about 4 weeks as they learn to hunt. Be aware that these birds can be especially territorial and may act aggressively to defend their nests or young. For your safety and the safety of the birds, please avoid climbing at the crag “Back of the '90s” until the birds have left the area.
Description
Mission Vision is the far right route at the Back of the Nineties crag, to the right of the overhang at the base. As its name implies, Mission Vision provides unique and excellent views of the Mission Wall, and the climbing is very similar to the adventure style routes on that wall.
This is kind of the warm up. Start with a stem dihedral for a few clips. Once on the mossy ledge, make high clip and continue up faint layback crack and some slopey holds to slab ledge underneath a pegmatite bulge (a tad spicy getting to this clip). Crank over the bulge (crux) and continue up jugular climbing to a good perch at the left edge of the grassy ledge and rap station. Lower about 90 feet to the ground OR continue up another couple of clips on well-featured and clean 5.8 climbing to the top of the Crag buttress. From here, lower with 69 meter cord, or bring two ropes. (NO, a 60 meter will not get you to the ground from this high point.)
One star for the long continuous climbing, the location and views. Some of the dirty rock may detract from the quality but might clean up after several ascents, unless you strangley enjoy that "adventurous feel" like I do.
This is kind of the warm up. Start with a stem dihedral for a few clips. Once on the mossy ledge, make high clip and continue up faint layback crack and some slopey holds to slab ledge underneath a pegmatite bulge (a tad spicy getting to this clip). Crank over the bulge (crux) and continue up jugular climbing to a good perch at the left edge of the grassy ledge and rap station. Lower about 90 feet to the ground OR continue up another couple of clips on well-featured and clean 5.8 climbing to the top of the Crag buttress. From here, lower with 69 meter cord, or bring two ropes. (NO, a 60 meter will not get you to the ground from this high point.)
One star for the long continuous climbing, the location and views. Some of the dirty rock may detract from the quality but might clean up after several ascents, unless you strangley enjoy that "adventurous feel" like I do.
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