The "False Summit Pitch"

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The "False Summit Pitch"

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Starting pitch 6. The long hanging slot. This pitch had some of the best climbing and was quite well protected.

actual rope being used.....mk on the go.

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George Bell

Jul 7, 2003

“The "False Summit Pitch"”

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George Bell on the summit of the First Flatiron (Third Flatiron summit visible middle left).

On the false summit... what a poser!

Pretty girls on a solo mission

Judy Nehls, on her 1st climb ever, on P5 of 7, visiting from WI. Photo by Regina Crosby (my sister), with permission. Just kinda a cool angle I've not noticed before....

A classic shot from one of the upper (ridge) pitches of Kathleen...beautiful time of year (early October, 2006). Days of climbing and scenery like this remind me of what it is all about!

Myke Komarnitsky doing some extreme alpine ascent moves on the insanely wicked 50 degree face.

Party I met at the slot.

The shit show that is the E. Face Direct.

Orrie approaching the first belay, summer '03. I posted this photo to show the position of the 1st and 2nd eyebolts, both of which have been present for many years (to clarify an argument on the climbingboulder mailing list). If you climb to the second bolt and fail to clip it, you will take a ground fall if you slip.

Amanda seconding the ridge line June 2008. Note the long trail from the parking lot and the University of Colorado in the background. It was a perfect day.

Jason Wells approaching the summit of the 1st, September 2016.

On top at around 2:15 am . . . 5/31/12.

Climbers on the Big Ledge.

Summit of First and Third.

Gotta love the First.

Crystal Neely closing in on the summit arete.

How us heathens entertain ourselves on Xmas.

The false summit.

Looking north.

Pitch five.

CJ King finishing off near the top of the 1st Flatiron.

Starting pitch 6. The long hanging slot. This pitch had some of the best climbing and was quite well protected.

The "False Summit Pitch"

actual rope being used.....mk on the go.

Visiting climber Greg Opland demonstrates his mastry of the sport by soloing the Quartz Crystal Pitch with his eyes closed.

Adding yet another picture to this climb...Dave Pratt climbing the summit ridge.

A typical crowded day on the Direct... This is the second belay stance.

This was one the funnest rappel I've ever done.

Simul on the North Ridge.

Racking up on the big belay ledge at the 4th pitch.

Going Superman-style from the summit. LOVE that rap!

Mark Oveson near the summit, North Ride of the First Flatiron.

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Looking NW.

Russ belaying Allen up the second pitch.

Mark Oveson near the summit (at 7:30 AM), North Ridge of the First Flatiron.

Joe Irwin takes in the scenic grandeur from the top of the first pitch of the First Flatiron.

At the giant belay ledge below the headwall.

Ken almost to 1st belay at the tree.

Party of 3.

The second ridge pitch. After cresting the ridge the grade is mellow but it may be a good opportunity to practice simulclimbing. The ridge is all low-angle with plenty of holds. You can find pro if you need it. LOTS of boulders and horns to sling.

Pitch one.

Janet belaying the 8th pitch on the ridge traverse of the First

Bryce getting ready to pull over the little roof we belayed under for shade. This little variation gave us 2 small but fun roofs to go over.

Full moon night on the First Flatiron. If only a camera could capture what we could see.

On the summit! My first lead (very short and only one piece of pro).

Andy May on the summit of the 1st Flatiron. Great Climb!

Looking up p2 from tree ledge.

I'm belaying John after running out a LOT of rope. This was the only belay point with three anchors that someone actually bothered to employ common sense and equalize (...and a chance of holding a big fall) all day. Once again, I love climbing.

From First summit.

John leading the second pitch (even further off route).

Slab start on P1.

Serica leading the final face pitch to the ridge.

And looking south.

Pitch two -- I guess I didn't manage to find many gear placements. (Photo by James Burns.)

Will Becker and Alison Larsen finishing the first pitch.

Pitch three.

Climber who kindly served as my photo model where Zig Zag joins the E Face Direct.

Mike on false summit of Direct Route June, 2008.

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