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New Economy Cliff Rock Climbing

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Routes in New Economy Cliff

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	Buy Gold S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Buy Low, Sell High S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Consumer Confidence S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	High Return S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	High Tech Sector S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Inflation S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Interest Rate S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Leading Indicators S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Market Meltdown S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	On Line Trading S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	On The Margin S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Selling Short S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Tumbling Stocks S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Undervalued S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work 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

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

Description

The New Economy Cliff is located on the south-side of Clear Creek Canyon, about one mile upstream from Tunnel #3. The most obvious feature on the cliff is a large, white right-facing corner on the right (west end) side of the cliff. There is a obvious pullout on the south side of the road. The cliff can be approached by wading the creek or by a Tyrolean traverse located about 500 feet upstream from the parking area. All routes are bolt-protected and end at bolt anchors. There are currently 15 routes ranging in grades from 5.10 to 5.12c. The cliff facing north and makes for a great early morning crag during the hot summer months.

Getting There

Travel west through Clear Creek Canyon a mile past Tunnel #3. Park at a pullout on the south-side of the road. Park here. Wade the creek or use the tyrolean traverse (NO LONGER) located 500 feet upstream from the parking area.

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Eds. These climbs are split into 4 areas.

A. On Line Trading, 12-, 1p, 45', bolts.

B. Buy Gold, 12-, 1p, 90', bolts.
C. Buy Low, Sell High, 10+, 1p, 90', bolts.
D. Inflation, 12, 1p, 80', bolts.
E Market Meltdown, 10, 1p, 80', bolts.
F Leading Indicators, 12, 1p, 80', bolts.
G Undervalued, 10-, 1p, 75', bolts.

H. On the Margin, 10, 1p, 40', bolts.
I. Tumbling Stocks, 12-, 1p, 40', bolts.
J. Consumer Confidence, 11, 1p, 35', bolts.
K. Selling Short, 11, 1p, 35', bolts.
L. High Tech Sector, 10, 1p, 90', bolts.
M. Portfolio, 11, 1p, bolts.

N. High Return, 12-, 1p, 70', bolts.
O. Interest Rate, 12-, 1p, 80', bolts.

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Classic Climbing Routes at New Economy Cliff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 29 ● Market Meltdown Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 24 ● Buy Low, Sell High Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 9 ● Buy Gold Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 23 ● Tumbling Stocks Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 22 ● Inflation Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 10 ● Leading Indicators Sport