North America, United States, Wyoming, Tetons, Sentinel Tower, South Face, Variation

Publication Year: 1970.

Sentinel Turret, South Face, variation. A direct variation of the Chouinard route, beginning directly below the prominent open book on the face, was made on August 16, 1967, by Jim Erickson and Sheldon Smith. The ledge below this dihedral was reached after two or three pitches. A very difficult (F9) black wall led to the start of the dihedral which was then nailed (A2). After a few more pitches this variation then connected with the ramp on the Chouinard route. NCCS III, F9, A2.