First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Kevin overcoming the crux on the third pitch of the Fandango variation described by Gerry Roach. Surmounting a big step with a small overhang requires a few committing and not well protected 5.6 moves.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
This incredible dihedral at the top of Fandango leads to the North Arete. The climbing is easy and the position phenomenal.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Looking down the dihedral as I belay Kevin up to the ridge.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Its a crowded Friday on the North Arete. This is looking ahead at the famous quartz crystal pitch from the point at which Fandango meets the ridge.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Kevin on the North Arete with expansive views of Boulder behind.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Kevin at the end of the first pitch on the ridge. Nice views of the Third Flatiron as well as the top of the Second Flatiron.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Kevin downclimbs into a notch.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Looking up the west face of the Second Flatiron. This single pitch gets an old school 4th class rating but most agree that its really in the 5th class realm. The climbing is easy but the exposure is big. I was happy to have a rope.
First Flatiron via Fandango Second Flatiron via West Face June 3, 2011
Looking down at Kevin from the top of the west face.
Second Flatiron via West Face
June 3, 2011
Kevin overcoming the crux on the third pitch of the Fandango variation described by Gerry Roach. Surmounting a big step with a small overhang requires a few committing and not well protected 5.6 moves.