[MCR] Grand Sentinel rockfall

Was climbing on the Grand Sentinel yesterday and witnessed a large rockfall/slide around noon that started in one of the deep snow gullies coming from Pinnacle Peak.  The slide, which had fridge size blocks in it, took out a good part of the upper approach trail (contouring NW from Sentinel Pass).  It would have fatal if there were people on the trail at the time.

 

Although its a bit longer, dropping down into Paradise Valley and then hiking up underneath the Sentinel is a much safer option.  It is however a bit of a grunt as there isn't much of a defined trail to follow.

 

Have fun and play safe!

 

Cheers

 

Mike Stuart
Alpine Guide

_______________________________________________
These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The 
ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in 
continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable 
nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information 
provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions 
Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
Please check out http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.