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Dinosaur Rock via East Face (5.4)
Fi via Fi Fun (5.2)

February 23, 2011

Two more Flatiron classics with my good friends Mark and Shaun.  Dinosaur Rock was 2 pitches from top to bottom.  P1 was easily soloed at about 5.0 and P2 was easy with one 5.4 crux.  The descent down-climb was a bit spicier than we anticipated but went smoothly enough.  We quickly hiked up to the base of Fi, and were unpleasantly surprised with a wide patch of snow guarding the face.  Shaun unfortunately had to leave, but first helped us make some stepping stones in the snow to reach the route.  Fi Fun was 3 pitches and typical slab fun.  P1 was a solo up to belay at a TINY tree.  I did not feel good about belaying on it but it was pretty much the only choice.  P2 went straight up unprotected rock on the edge of the face to a nice belay at a crack.  P3 followed a beautiful sweeping hand traverse to reach the summit.  The protection was descent and we were soon enjoying the afternoon sun on top.  Roach's guide suggested a rappel by slinging the entire summit block, but we used some webbing through a small tunnel (backed up for the first).  The rappel dropped us directly west into Fumbledeedum and a short hike took us back to the base.  These routes were both very enjoyable moderates and a great way to spend the afternoon.

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