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Routes in Other Critters

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	Culling, The S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Flight, The S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c
	Alan's Roof S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Clyde S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Opus S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Minnesota Gopher S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Kermit's Corners T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fat Lipped Gofur S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Yellow Dog Dingo S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Labby S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Calvin S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hobbes T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Hamster Huey S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Gooey Kablooie S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Br'er Rabbit S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Br'er Fox S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Br'er Bear S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Curious George Goes Climbing S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Tortoise Scute S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	First Armadillo S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	'Dillo Direct TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bicolored Python Rock Snake S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Stumpy Tailed Kelpie S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Old Man Kangaroo S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Elephant's Child S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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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

Other Critters is a low angle area left (West) of Dog House. It is home to moderate to easy bolted routes, some 200 feet high. There are harder (short) routes in the steeper section at the bottom. The area was climbed in the piton era, but the bolted routes went up in 2014. The routes have been cleaned, but some loose rock and lichen may be found. Rocks dropped from this area can reach the stream threatening folks on the trail to Solid Gold/Playin' Hooky, so be careful.

The rock has bands of steeper, highly featured rock between low angle slabs. There is a walking ledge below the upper section.

Other Critters is south-facing and gets direct sun all day.

According to BCC/Access Fund, this area (and the other areas north of the creek above tunnel 5) 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 crags and the trails to them in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.

Descent: if you top out, rap Yellow Dog Dingo.

L->R:

A. The Culling, 13-, 1p, 25', bolts.

B. The Flight, 13, 1p, 30', bolts.

C. Alan's Roof, 12+, 1p, 45', bolts.

D. Clyde, 7, 2p, 100', bolts.

E. Opus, 7, 2p, 130', bolts.

F. Minnesota Gopher, 9-, 1p, 70', bolts.

G. Kermit's Corners, 7, 1p, 70', gear or TR.

H. Fat Lipped Gofur, 8+, 1p, 75', bolts.

I1. Dance Horn Pipes Where You Shouldn't, var above P3 of A2, 7 or 8, 1p, 90', bolts.

I2. Yellow Dog Dingo, 5-7, 2-3p, ~230', bolts.

below I2. Unknown, 7, 1p, bolts.

J. Labby, 8+, 1p, 90', bolts.

K1. Calvin, 8, 1p, 90', bolts.

L2. Hobbes, 7, 1p, 90', bolts then gear.

M. Hamster Huey, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.

N. Gooey Kablooie, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.

O. Br'er Rabbit, 7, 1p, 75', bolts.

P. Br'er Fox, 7, 1p, 75', bolts.

Q. Br'er Bear, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.

R. Curious George Goes Climbing, 11-, 1p, 50', bolts.

S. Tortoise Scute, 6 or 7, 2p-3p?, ~180-220', bolts.

T. First Armadillo, 8-, 1p, 70', bolts.

U. 'Dillo Direct, 9, 1p, 70', TR.

V. Bicolored Python Rock Snake, 9-, 1p, 75', bolts.

W. Stumpy Tailed Kelpie, 7, 1p, 65', bolts.

X. Old Man Kangaroo, 6, 1p, 90', bolts.

Y. Elephant's Child, 7, 1p, 90', bolts.

Getting There

Park as for Cat Slab, Cats vs. Dogs, & Dog House just upstream from Tunnel 5. Walk across the bridge and up the North side of the canyon on the Dog House Trail. From the base of Dog House, traverse West for ~50 yards. For Yellow Dog Dingo and Humph said the Camel, traverse up onto the 3rd class ramp where the routes start.

Bighorn sheep triggered rockfall

Beware of rockfall generated by bighorn sheep that are often present above this crag.

Reference: https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2022/6/13/the-prescription-june-2022.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Other Critters

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 202 ● Yellow Dog Dingo Sport 3 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 137 ● Tortoise Scute Sport 3 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 160 ● First Armadillo Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 116 ● Br'er Fox Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 168 ● Elephant's Child Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 79 ● Stumpy Tailed Kelpie Sport
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 165 ● Bicolored Python Rock Snake Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 88 ● Calvin Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 113 ● Labby Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 45 ● Minnesota Gopher Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 28 ● 'Dillo Direct TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 183 ● Br'er Bear Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 165 ● Hamster Huey Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 125 ● Gooey Kablooie Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 173 ● Curious George Goes Climbing Sport