Grand Sentinel

  • Description

    This is an awesome quartzite spire located under the watchful eye of Mt. Temple. There are two main routes up the 100m high spire that we guide. Both routes are wildly fun and feel quite exposed. Needless to say, they are both very popular. The two routes of note are: The First Ascent Route (5.8 trad) and Cardiac Arete (5.10d sport); both routes are 4-pitches.

  • Grade

    5.10d, 5.8

  • Duration

    10-12hrs

  • Aspect

    SE

  • Length

    100m

  • Directions

    Banff National Park. Drive to Lake Louise and park at Moraine Lake.

  • Approach

    From Moraine Lake we hike up to Larch Valley, over Sentinel Pass, and down a bit to Grand Sentinel (2-2.5hrs)

  • Descent

    Rappel the route and then hike back the way we came.

  • Routes Nearby

Want to climb this route?

    Your Name*

    Email*

    Phone Number*

    Your Message