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Frontporch via Tiptoe Slab (5.2S)

February 21, 2011

After climbing the First Flatiron (North Arete) two days before, Jen and I went back for another Flatiron classic.  The air was a crisp 28 degrees at the car and the trees were coated in a layer of morning frost.  The approach was fast and the trail was only coated in ice in a few places.  The first pitch was close to 150 feet and was only protected by a single bolt halfway up.  As the rock was warmed by the sun and it felt good on our hands.  The second pitch was a rope stretcher and also did not readily offer protection.  A short scramble later and we stood atop Frontporch.  The views were fabulous and the familiar Backporch loomed above us.  A great end to the holiday weekend.
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