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

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Ascents

7 successful ascents recorded.

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.
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.

References

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

First free ascent.

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