at the base of the heinous squeeze

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at the base of the heinous squeeze

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The Narrows, taken from the belay ledge at the base of the pitch.

Yosemite Falls from the Sentinel

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Jul 3, 2012

“at the base of the heinous squeeze”

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Levitating

Route overlay for Sentinel approach.

Here I am "cruising" the Narrows circa 1990 - photo by Dave Gottenborg

Leg bruises on an anonymous MP.com friend after climbing Steck Salathe. Photo by Tony Bubb, 5/09.

Last pitch before summit: you made it

This is where things get interesting. Tom past the easy part of The Narrows.

El Cap from the Sentinel

the obligatory narrows shot

mossy alcove belay on P12

approach ramp

resident route frog (one of several we saw)

climber's trail off the Sentinel main trail

Midway up the Narrows. A view too unique and beautiful to pass without snapping a shot.

Recent rockfall took out a few trees near the base of the approach ramp. The ramp has bit of rocks & sand on it.

top of P3 (Wilson Overhang pitch)

P8 (slab!)

Looking up on p1. We were able to scramble higher up right than this so look out for this corner and the characteristic choke stone.

The slab pitch before entering the Great Chimney.

the rap that leads to P7

My partner Stuart on the face-climbing pitch, much too late in the day to complete our planned one-day ascent.

Negotiating the Wilson Overhang. Climbing is easier farther out in the overhang, but gear sucks you in where the climbing can be desperate.<br>
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Brutus on lead, towing the rack behind him. Photo by Nurse Ratchet June 1, 2009

The Narrows, taken from the belay ledge at the base of the pitch.

at the base of the heinous squeeze

Yosemite Falls from the Sentinel

The famous Wilson Overhang pitch.

From 2011. I still remember thinking I wasn't going to fit through.

Unfortunately, this pitch is simply known as "the pitch after the Wilson Overhang." You'll definitely want to go for the flake/face climbing to the right of the squeeze!

summit views

the thrutching begins

P11

My only shot of the climb...nearing the top. So much for protecting the belay. Photo by Matt Snider

looking down P1

starting the long descent

P13

top of P12

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