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  • This view is very familiar to anyone who spends time in the NCAR area of Boulder's Flatirons. Der Zerkle is the rock formation we're climbing today. The East Face Left route follows up the left side of the face that can be seen. width:640;;height:386
  • Dominic is ready to lead the first pitch which is typical Flatiron fare: slab with little opportunity for protection. width:270;;height:480
  • Dominic near the top of the first pitch. width:288;;height:480
  • Dominic belays me up the first pitch. width:640;;height:374
  • Dominic adjusts his rack before beginning the second pitch. The rock in the background is known as Der Freischutz. width:264;;height:480
  • Dominic prepares for the crux; we're going caving! width:270;;height:480
  • The crux is a funky, dirty 5.6 tunnel... right up our alley. Its protected by an old rusty pin and less than confidence inspiring pro behind a hollow sounding flake. width:640;;height:360
  • View of Boulder from the summit of Der Zerkle. width:640;;height:346
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