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Feathers and Stone

5.11b, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 14 votes
FA: October, 2017
Colorado > Boulder > Flatirons > North > Third Flatiron
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Description

This line has undoubtedly been toproped for decades. So, it should be seen as a community route. The bolting and first leads were done by the Front Range Climbing Stewards during the two summers that they rebuilt the Third Flatiron descent trail (north side). The route ascends the steep, colorful wall to the right of Friday's Folly, starting just right of a cave. Even with bolts, the route-finding is challenging, and the climbing is fairly continuous, high quality 5.10. The well-protected crux (5.11b) is the last 15 feet below the anchors.

Location

From the back (west side) of the Third Flatiron, scramble 40 feet down slabs to the low point of the south face.

Protection

10 protection bolts and a double bolt anchor. A 60 meter rope is needed.

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Steve Annecone
Boulder, CO
  5.11+
[Hide Comment] Wow, really good route, with loads of 5.11 climbing and some thought-provoking sequences! Nicely done! Jan 7, 2018
Stefan Griebel
Boulder, CO
  5.11+
[Hide Comment] I agree with Steve - terrific climbing and pretty hard at the end for only 11b. Even though it's been toproped for decades, it was brand new to me today. Thanks, BB and FRCS! Aug 19, 2018
Japhy Dhungana
Boulder, CO
  5.11d
[Hide Comment] Excellent climb, favoring tech footwork and route finding over pure strength. Finishing move felt like solid .11+. This is the kind of route that feels much easier when there is chalk and/or beta available. There are multiple ways to go at several sections, and it can be difficult to read the right sequence at times. The base is a beautiful hang on a sunny, cold day in the Flatirons. Nov 17, 2024