Steck-Salathé | E2 Multi-pitch on Sentinel Rock

United States / California / Mariposa County

Quick Info

Grade E2
Type Trad climb
Pitches 16
Crag Sentinel Rock
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Allen Steck, John Salathé (3rd June-4th July 1950)
Recorded repeats 5

Quick Info

Grade E2
Type Trad climb
Pitches 16
Crag Sentinel Rock
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Allen Steck, John Salathé (3rd June-4th July 1950)
Recorded repeats 5
16 pitches.
Contributors
56 contributions since 9th October 2025.
30 contributions since 15th July 2025.

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Ascents

7 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Allen Steck Alternate Leads 3rd June-4th July 1950
First ascent. With John Salathé. With some points of aid.
First ascent. With Allen Steck. With some points of aid.

Salathe's last major climb.

References

[1] Roper, S (1994). Camp 4: Recollections of a Yosemite Rockclimber.. USA: The Mountaineers

Second ascent. With some points of aid.

Second ascent, over two days.

References

[1] Roper, S (1994). Camp 4: Recollections of a Yosemite Rockclimber. USA: The Mountaineers

With Tom Frost.

In 3 hours 14 minutes. An early example of speed climbing in Yosemite, Robbins' response to a fast ascent by Frank Sacherer.

References

[1] Jones, C (1976). Climbing in North America. USA: University of California Press for the American Alpine Club p350.

First free ascent.

The free version takes a different line for 15m from the top of the Flying Buttress.

First free ascent.

References

[1] Meyers, George (1982). Yosemite Climbs. Denver: Chockstone Press. p. 249

References

[1] Mountain 35 (1974), page 34, 38 /library/11054/mountain-35