Documenting the evolving tools of our vertical world
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...
This reproduction of the February 1974 article by James Kolocotronis is offered for historic reference only. Vertical Archaeology does not offer instruction or suggestions regarding use of any equipment new or vintage.
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...
Campbell Mountaineering Saddlewedges and Wedgefast chocks have had a bit of a cult following through the years. I know a couple of climbers who still like to carry one or two for the irregular sided cracks...
Sometimes refered to as the “swivel of death”, these first generation Kirk’s Kamms were one of the interesting first steps into cam design and workable active protection. All though these pieces seldom inspired much confidence as lead...
Superb workmanship and a rugged design made this hammer a great tool for pitoncraft, drilling, and general mountaineering use. It has a good feel with just the right balance of weight between the head...
Edelrid Mountaineering point of purchase display from approximately 1968. This display allowed the customer to get a good feel for the product and the true size of each cord. The largest size offered was...
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...
Au Vieux Campeur is a French sporting equipment supplier which has offered high quality equipment for over seventy-six years. This catalog offers a great snapshot of mainly european equipment available in 1980 and includes some interesting...
Improvised from a Chouinard Knifeblade piton, this hook works surprisingly well. It holds its shape when loaded and the edge doesn’t deform or curl. I think the hook would work best if it was...
