First [known] Scuba Ascent on 01/28/2018 by Rilyn VandeMerwe. <br> <br> Photo by Luke Brigham.

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First [known] Scuba Ascent on 01/28/2018 by Rilyn VandeMerwe.
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Looking for the next eyebolt. (Photo by Joan Wharton.)

Somebody on the summit of the 3rd, as seen from the summit of the 1st.

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Rilyn VandeMerwe

Feb 1, 2018

“First [known] Scuba Ascent on 01/28/2018 by Rilyn VandeMerwe.

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First [known] Scuba Ascent on 01/28/2018 by Rilyn VandeMerwe.
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Photo by Luke Brigham.

Somebody on the summit of the 3rd, as seen from the summit of the 1st.

I've created a handy movement guide for the Third. I think you'll all find it to be a useful pocket reference when you get to this spot. It's pretty intuitive, so I'll just let the image speak for itself (a picture's a thousand words!).

Brittany Whittern (age 8) working through the final moves to the summit on 2002.08.12.

Rick Anderson climbing the start of the 5th pitch.

Climbing through the clouds as seen from the Standard East Face on the Third Flatiron.

Plaque on the peak.

Swinging far left of the eyebolts to avoid the obscene crowds.

Unknown guy on The Third (no shoes!).

Rappel Route:
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1. From the summit to a large, flat area.
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2. The flat area to a small shelf.
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3. The final rappel spot to ground.
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GO TO THE BOLTS 10 FEET TO THE LEFT OF LANDING AREA ON SMALL SHELF.
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Big difference between left bolts and bolt by landing

Typical day on the rocks. Brittany knocks off another Flatiron. So many rocks, so little time left to bag them all.

Don Aumann making the final moves to the summit in October 2006. Tragically, he died suddenly of an undiagnosed condition 5 months later.

John reaches the summit on a moonlight ascent with the lights of Boulder behind.

Mario near the summit.

Just another day on the 3rd. How many climbers can you count?

On the last pitch.

Climbers wait their turn before the crux bottleneck as guides prepare to fix ropes on the infamous "Flatiron Step."

Me on the Third, Oct '09.

Topping out.

Kristiana Fox climbing the East Face.

Left of The Gash.

Eileen Monyok arrives at the top of pitch 6, south of The Gash.

Jo Drago.

First outdoor climb. It was amazing!

Ryan's first and last climb ever.

First rope solo.

View from The Third Flatiron.

Waiting our turn at the summit rap station.

Moon rising over Boulder from the east face of the Third Flatiron.

George looking nonchalantly at the final section from Kiddy Kar ledge. First summiter (we think) of the season!

Peak of our first free solo! GOODTIMES.

Probably about the same place as the "Brittiny" photo.

Does it count as a mixed climb if you get this close to ice? The icicle on the left is about 6 feet high. If you climb the face under conditions like this, be wary of falling ice.

Climber on the 3rd

Luke, Jonathan, Jason, Ryan, Andrew, Jeff, and Matt on the summit after a 7 man-free soloing circus on the 3rd

A shot of the start of the start of the East Face.

First rappel into the south bowl.

George about halfway up in his approach shoes. C4? We don't need no stinkin' C4! (I do though....)

Joey T and friends relaxin' on a Sunday, near the summit.

Rippin about 600' off the deck just below the 4th belay (Bottom of the C).

On the top of the Third, Oct '09. Super fun, excepting the first pitch shivering uncontrollably in the ice and snow.

SteveZ and Jay at the 1st belay on a cold October day.

MC gashing it out, last pitch.

Jay casting off into the mist. October '09.

SteveZ and Jay racking up for the Third Std route. A foggy, snowy, cold morning. October '09.

Rick begins the second rappel, with the Ironing Boards in the background.

Bringing up Eric on the final headwall pitch.

Me on the 4th pitch (our 2nd pitch) on the Standard East Face.

Ryan and Justin coming up the last bit.

Mark Knutson rappelling off the backside of the third.

#honnolding.

Mal Daly leading the way as tour guide extraordinaire... Hands free, free solo on an overhang!<br>
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Sept 15ish 2007

Rick Pratt approaches the 4th eyebolt.

Randy soloing.

Bobby Wilson happy to be at the summit rap station.

Keeping the group free solo exciting.

Unknown climbers enjoying alpine conditions on the Third.

SM & EG on The 3rd in 2004.

Looking for the next eyebolt. (Photo by Joan Wharton.)