PRINT: Rock Climb Ciao Bella (pitch 1) aka Pit of Despair, Flatirons

Ciao Bella (pitch 1) aka Pit of Despair

5.11-, Sport, 85 ft (26 m),

Avg: 2 from 2 votes
FA: Steve Annecone, Mark Roth
Colorado > Boulder > Flatirons > South > Seal Rock

Access Issue: 2024 Crag Closures & Temporary Trail and Raptor Closures Details

The usual crags are closed for climbing for raptor nesting:

See: bouldercolorado.gov/service….

Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:

flatironsclimbing.org/tempo…

Click here bouldercolorado.gov/service… for the latest in raptor closures.

Description

This fun addition, along with the first pitches of the Perfect Storm and Nattiq, create a fun zone for the 5.10 slab aficionado. Follow 8 bolts past multiple cruxes to an anchor on a small pillar.

Location

On the North face, halfway between the Perfect Storm and Nattiq, look for a high first bolt on a beautiful, blank looking panel above a small shelf.

Protection

8 bolts and a 2 bolt anchor.

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Steve on the first lead.