LONGware T-Pin Piton
I can thank Marty Karabin for providing Vertical Archaeology with these two LONGware T-stock pitons. The original owners were Dana Hollister and Bill Sewrey. It’s amazing that these two items are in good shape...
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LONGware Swing Side Pulley
This pulley comes to our collection from Marty Karabin. It has passed through many hands in its journey to our archives. It was “appropriated” from original owner Jim Bridwells haul bags at the base...
From the Pages of History: LONGware Pitons from the 1964 Gerry Catalog
Continuing Vertical Archaeology’s long running love affair with LONGware equipment, I present the approximate piton selection Gerry offered from LONGware in 1964. The pitons shown in our gallery and illustrated in the catalog pages...
LONGware 3 Inch Bong
LONGware made both steel and aluminum bong pitons. The steel versions were often modified by drilling several holes in the sides of the piton, this would save weight and provide holes for tie-off slings. Our...
LONGware Channel Piton
We have two of these LONGware channel style pitons in our collection. This example appears to be in great condition with no rust and only light hammer marks present.
Other Collections: Mountain Chalet (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Mountain Chalet has been at the center of the Colorado Springs climbing community since 1968. I had the pleasure of working there from about 1995 until I left to pursue guiding opportunities in other...
LONGware Bolt Hangers
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...
Harvey T. Carter Equipment
Featured in this gallery is the equipment I have collected from my time climbing and exploring with desert legend Harvey T. Carter. I climbed with him hundreds of times in the 1990s and our...
Longware Bong Pitons
I acquired these massive LONGware bongs from Harvey T. Carter in the early 1990s right before my first trip to his beloved Fisher Towers. I was young and relatively inexperienced but had high hopes...
