Steck - Salathé | E2 Multi-pitch at Sentinel Rock


16 pitches.

5.10b

References

[1] https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105862873/steck-salathe

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Ascents

7 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Allen Steck Alternate Leads Between 3rd Jun 1950 and 4th Jul 1950
First ascent. With John Salathé. With some points of aid.
John Salathé Alternate Leads Between 30th Jun 1950 and 4th Jul 1950
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

Royal Robbins Alternate Leads | worked 1953
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

Royal Robbins Alternate Leads | repeat 1963
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.

Jim Erickson Alternate Leads | onsight 1970
First free ascent.

References

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

Steve Wunsch Alternate Leads | onsight 1970
First free ascent.

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

Henry Barber Solo | onsight 1973

References

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