First Flatiron - 7,200 ft

 

Date: 7-26-08

Climbers: George Barnes, Nate Stutzke

Route:  Direct East Face 5.6

RT time:  4.5 hours

 

Trip Report:

 

 

The First Flatiron (on the right)

 

Looking down the east face from near the North ridge

 

Nate leading on the North ridge

 

George leading on the North ridge

 

Nate

 

Nate reaching the summit

 

George rapping off the back

 

Nate on the way out