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

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

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

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Route overlay for Sentinel approach.

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

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

Yosemite Falls from the Sentinel

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.

at the base of the heinous squeeze

top of P3 (Wilson Overhang pitch)

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 thrutching begins

summit views

starting the long descent

the rap that leads to P7

P13

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

The slab pitch before entering the Great Chimney.

P8 (slab!)

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!

P11

The famous Wilson Overhang pitch.

looking down P1

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

top of P12