the parallel cracks provide for some interesting variations, none which were tried on this attempt

First time climbing Sentinel, Ryan rested on the rope once, and then completed the climb. Hibby went next and flashed it. Ryan, angry that his friend had one-upped him, said "I'm doing it again," and this time made it up without resting. This picture is of Ryan's first attempt.

If it looks like Ryan is trying too hard on this route, that's because he really is. FUN ROUTE with great hand jams. Ryan absolutly loves his hand jams.

This is a picture of Sentinel crack on toprope. It starts out on the lower left side on the slab and goes up to the crux about 15 feet from the top where the right crack thins to a finger's width. Photo by Jared Waterworth

It is the obvious crack on the top half of this pic. It can be top roped or led traditionally. Although it is a 5.10a, it may seem harder if you are less then six feet tall. The bottom half can be climbed to make it a little longer. Photo by Jared Waterworth

Taylor about to place his BD #3.