Tagged: vintage
Climbing Shoes: Kleber
These Kleber climbing shoes are a great example of state-of-the-art climbing footwear from the mid to late 1970s. They are extremely well made and have a solid toe and foot bed. Overall they seem...
Sporthaus Schuster Pitons
These pitons date from the late 1930s and are really remarkable pieces of history. The craftsmanship of these pitons shows in the attention to detail and the fine finish of the product. Hand made...
1940s to 1960s Austrian Pitons
These pitons are all stamped “MADE IN AUSTRIA” and have no other manufacturing marks. My guess is the majority were probably made by Stubai for military use or for sale by other companies like...
Fisher & Sons 1964 Catalog
This is the climbing specific portion on the 1964 Fisher & Sons equipment catalog. Also covered in the booklet are shelters, clothing, cookware, and many other items for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts. Vertical Archaeology...