A 5.6 Flatiron climb to the top of a striking pinnacle
The Matron as seen on the approach. The North Face route climbs up the back side (5.6), gains the ramp-like East Face visible in this photo (5.5), and follows it to the summit (5.0 - 5.2).
Dominic leading the first pitch up the North Face. This is the crux. We set up the first belay at the tree above him.
Looking down the East Face. The climbing is very easy.
Dominic sorting gear at one of the belays on the East Face.
Dominic starting the full 60 meter rappel from the summit.