CONTACT: info@cdnalpine.com Box 40087 Canmore, AB T1W 3H9 [About our Guides] [Prices & Booking] The Grand Sentinal is one of the most unique rock climbs in the Canadian Rockies. Set in the spectacular Sentinal Pass area above Moraine Lake, this free standing tower has some great climbing, awesome views, and a memorable summit! To access the tower, the world famous Sentinal Pass trail is taken for about two hours. From the pass we descend a short ways to the base of the tower and the climb. There are two choices of climbs to do on the tower. The normal route up the Grand Sentinal is four pitches of rock climbing up to 5.8 in difficulty, although it feels quite steep and difficult for the grade. The other option is a bolted 5.10d route known as Cardiac Arete. Both climbs offer great climbing throughout and standing on the tiny summit will not soon be forgotten! Location: Lake Louise. 1 hour from Canmore, 1 hour from Golden, 2 hours from Calgary. Length: 100m Grade: 5.8 (normal route), or 5.10d (Cardiac Arete) Logistics: Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise are the best places to base out of for rock climbing in the Lake Louise area. The trails used to access this climb may be closed at certain times during the summer. Other Nearby Routes Back of the Lake (Lake Louise) - One of North America's best single pitch crags. Norquay Slabs - numerous multipitch climbs near Banff. Gooseberries - 5.9, 200m - on Tunnel Mountain above Banff. and hundreds more... Gear List Group gear such as ropes and carabiners will be provided by Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides. The personal gear listed below is mandatory. Please inform us well in advance if you need to borrow any of these items. Items that are not available for loan must be rented or purchased. Rental and purchase information can be found here. Small Pack (about 30 litres) - available for loan Hiking Boots or Shoes Rock Climbing Shoes - available for loan Harness - available for loan Helmet - available for loan Sweater/Fleece Rain jacket Light Gloves Toque Sunglasses & Sunscreen Gaitors (optional) Hiking Poles (optional) Water Bottles (2 litres) Lunch with lots of snacks