3067m (10063ft.)
Located between Paradise Creek and upper Moraine Lake Valley at the head of Larch Valley; west buttress of Sentinel Pass. Banff Park, Alberta
Latitude 51; 20; 20 Longitude 116; 13; 40, Topo map 82N/08
Named by Walter D. Wilcox in 1894. Large pinnacles are found on this mountain, particularly near Sentinel Pass. Official name. Other names Sentinel Mountain
First ascended in 1909 by J.W.A. Hickson, guided by Edward Feuz jr., Rudolph Aemmer. Journal reference AJ 18-112; CAJ 1-197; CAJ 14-118.
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| Photo: Pinnacle Mountain from Larch Valley (courtesty David Wasserman) More photos |
Other Information
Photo: Looking southwest to Pinnacle Mountain (left), Deltaform Mountain (centre and beyond), and Eiffel Peak from Saddle MountainThe "Grand Sentinel" is the largest of several pillars or pinnacles located on the mountain. It is found part way up the slopes leading from Paradise Valley to Sentinel Pass and rises 120 metres from the scree slope. Its longest face is about 300 metres high.
Samuel Allen originally named this peak Sentinel Mountain.
Pinnacle Mountain is well known for its "rotten" rock and three previous attempts had been unsuccessful before Edward Feuz jr. and Rudolph Aemmer led J.W.A. Hickson to its summit in 1909.
| South-West Ridge II 5.5 Contrary to what it says in the most recent Rockies guide book ("Not recommended, rotten rock") this outing is recommended as an enjoyable, easy day in a spectacular situation on good rock (for the Rockies). The crux climbing is usually avoided by shinning up an old hemp rope - bags of fun. A comfortable day from Moraine Lake. Dougherty, Selected Alpine Climbs page 126 |