First Flatiron Fatalities
Colorado, Boulder, The Flatirons
Author: The Editors.
Climb Year: 2017.
Publication Year: 2018.
Two male soloists died in separate falls from the popular First Flatiron above Boulder in 2017. In one case, deteriorating weather likely was a factor, as rain and snow moved in during the man’s climb. The accessible, low-angle slabs of the Flatirons frequently lure inexperienced or ill-prepared scramblers (including those with inadequate footwear) into dangerous positions, forcing rescues.
– The Editors