Archive for August, 2009

Rock Climbing – First Flatiron East Face (5.6)

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Clare Near SummitClimbergirl & Jim Get Ready to Run up 1st Flatiron
Jim invited me to join him for a romp up the First Flatiron in Boulder, CO. I was (of course) obliging, as I have not yet climbed the Flatirons. I have hiked around them and bouldered at the base of them, but have yet to place my grubby paws on them!

As it was my first time, Jim thought it befitting for me to do the first pitch on lead. What a thoughtful partner! I’m not a connoisseur of slab, so it was a real challenge! I’m so happy I had the opportunity, because it was a thrill. (more…)