The second ridge pitch. After cresting the ridge the grade is mellow but it may be a good opportunity to practice simulclimbing. The ridge is all low-angle with plenty of holds. You can find pro if you need it. LOTS of boulders and horns to sling.

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The second ridge pitch. After cresting the ridge the grade is mellow but it may be a good opportunity to practice simulclimbing. The ridge is all low-angle with plenty of holds. You can find pro if you need it. LOTS of boulders and horns to sling.

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1. Direct E Face, 6R.
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1a. Butterfly, 6R.
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2. Fandango, 5.
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2a. Variation, 6.
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3. Baker's Way, 3.
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4. Way of the Ancients, 7R.
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5. Zig Zag, 7.
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6. ?Kamikaze, 9?
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9. Hubris, 6.
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Unmarked Atlanta, 3.

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“The second ridge pitch. After cresting the ridge the grade is mellow but it may be a good opportunity to practice simulclimbing. The ridge is all low-angle with plenty of holds. You can find pro if you need it. LOTS of boulders and horns to sling.”

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Janet belaying the 8th pitch on the ridge traverse of the First

Tim on our Xmas day excursion.

Matt B. following on the Direct Route of the First Flatiron.

On the summit! My first lead (very short and only one piece of pro).

Russ belaying Allen up the second pitch.

Strangers on the classic.

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Mike on false summit of Direct Route June, 2008.

John Holly on rappel!

Visiting climber Greg Opland demonstrates his mastry of the sport by soloing the Quartz Crystal Pitch with his eyes closed.

Climbers on the Big Ledge.

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Bryce getting ready to pull over the little roof we belayed under for shade. This little variation gave us 2 small but fun roofs to go over.

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Ken almost to 1st belay at the tree.

Pitch five.

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