Documenting the evolving tools of our vertical world
Second in our series of early catalog recreations, these are the items offered by Gerry in 1960. Notice the interesting shape of the top two pitons. Both the vertical style and the horizontal have...
The art of making your own equipment is largely forgotten today. There was once a time when quality climbing gear either wasn’t readily available or didn’t come in the sizes or shapes climbers needed...
LONGware Bolt Hangers! Vertical Archaeology has received many inquiries regarding LONGware hanger production and dating. Shown here are three unique designs manufactured by Dick Long in the 1950s and 60s. It’s difficult to date a lot of these...
