The "False Summit Pitch"

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The "False Summit Pitch"

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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.

Looking up p2 from tree ledge.

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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!

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....

Pretty girls on a solo mission

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.

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!

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.

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

Party I met at the slot.

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

Climbers on the Big Ledge.

The final pitches of the Direct Route on the 1st Flatiron.

Roger Wilkerson about 400' up. No waiting when its 40 degrees out. Photo by Kevin Currigan. Dec. 9, 2001.

Strangers on the classic.

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

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

From First summit.

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

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.

Pitch five.

Pitch three.

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

Looking down pitch 2 at the 1st belay station with the small tree.

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.

The "False Summit Pitch"

Looking up p2 from tree ledge.

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

Pitch one.

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

First pitch bolt locations.

Simul on the North Ridge.

Upper 1st.

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

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

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We met Dane & his mom June 2008 and criss crossed paths up Direct, sharing ropes for the rap to the deck. One of the best days of climbing ever.

Russ belaying Allen up the second pitch.

Mike June 2009 false summit.

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

Crystal Neely closing in on the summit arete.

Ken almost to 1st belay at the tree.

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

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.

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

Slab start on P1.

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

And looking south.

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

Summit of First and Third.

Looking north.

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

Looking NW.

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

Serica leading the final face pitch to the ridge.

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

Tim on our Xmas day excursion.

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