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Routes in Old Aid Wall aka Upper Echelon Wall
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Dark Pony S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Dream of Poudre S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Folsom Flute S 5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a |
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Girl Problems S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Moose Knuckles T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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O.D.K. S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Pinklebear S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Shoulda Coulda S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Tail Flute S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Tailspin S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Tamed Donkeys S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Access Issue: Active Golden Eagle nest!
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The NCCC in conjunction with the Arapahoe National Forest and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have enacted a Voluntary Closure of the Triple Tier Climbing Area's due to an active Golden Eagle Nest until July 31st. This effects Chimney Sweep Wall, Middle Class Wall, Upper Echelon and the Sail. The area will be re-evaluated this coming winter season to determine whether it will be an annual closure starting in 2024.
Access Issue: 2024 Seasonal Raptor Closures
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From the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Forest Service:
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Access Issue: Active Golden Eagle nest!
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Per Waverly Davis: there's an active golden eagle nest at Middle Tier as of April 30, 2023. The parent was flying in and out of the nest, and we heard chick noises. It would be polite to avoid the entire Triple Tier area until the chicks fledge. Golden eagles are more sensitive to disturbances than bald eagles, and I think they deserve a wide berth until the nest fledges. I reported it to CPW, but in the meantime, please avoid this area!
Description
This is mostly a crack; on the left side. Start just right of a large boulder two feet from the wall; climb to the top of a ledge and the start of the crack. This is below a very small overhang. Continue with thin and fat climbing. It's good, good, good; climb it, you'll like it!
Protection
Okay: one #0.4 Camalot; two #0.5 Camalots; one #0.75 Camalot; one #2 Camalot; one #4 Camalot; one #5 Camalot; one 0 Metolius; one 1 Metolius; one 4 Metolius; one black Alien (the larger one, about 2 inches - it's a narrow placement); chains on a ledge at the top of the crack.
A note from Steve:
Fellow Climbers:
A climber fell and decked from the crux of this route, about 45 feet up. All five cams popped out: one from the crux, two side-by-side in the horizontal below the crux, one below that, and yet another below that. The cams slowed the climber's fall enough that the injuries were recoverable with time and rehabilitation. The conditions were hot, and very humid. The rock is extremely dense and non-porous. Needless to say, a lot of fortune was in play for the overall positive outcome of this incident. Obviously, climbing is risky, and this route has proven that. Please refrain from leading until a decision and plan are made regarding the future safety of this route. At this time, the route makes for a great top-roped climb.
Sincerely,
Steve McCorkel
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