Second Flatiron

January 2, 2009

A classic 5.6 Flatiron climb we snuck in on an exceptionally warm winter day

Toward the Pullman Car

We began on the 4th class Freeway route and traversed left to meet up with the Free For All (5.6) route below the Pullman Car. The Pullman Car is the Second Flatiron's huge summit block. It can be seen in the center of this photo.

Steep 4th class slabs

We were comfortable climbing unroped up the steep 4th class slabs on the lower part of the route but it was easy to see why some parties choose to rope up here. The exposure is significant in places.

First roped pitch

Dominic leading the first roped pitch that takes us to the south (left) side of the Pullman Car. Some 5.6 face climbing is required. The crux of the route lies in getting up onto the Pullman Car (5.6). 

Summit pitch

Final slabby climb up the east face of the Pullman Car.  Dominic is poking his head over the edge at the top.

Dominic on the summit

Dominic on top of the Second Flatiron. The Third Flatiron can be seen behind him.

First Flatiron

The First Flatiron as seen from the top of the Second Flatiron.