Steck - Salathé | E2 Multi-pitch on Sentinel Rock

United States / California / Mariposa County

16 pitches.

5.10b

References

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

Contributors
duncancritchley
47 contributions since 9th October 2025.
remus
28 contributions since 15th July 2025.

Pics + Vids

No pics or vids yet.


Ascents

7 successful ascents recorded.

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

Salathe's last major climb.

References

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

Second ascent, over two days.

References

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

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.

References

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

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

References

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