Gallwas Flat Backed Angle Piton #1

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Gallwas Flat Backed Angle Piton #1

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.129

Description

Gallwas Flat Backed Angle Piton #1

Use

piton

Context

Made and used by Jerry Gallwas on the First Ascent of NW Face of Half Dome in 1957 with Mike Sherrick and Royal Robbins. Brazed eye. 3/4 inch angle. Thick and durable.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Pitons, Climbing Hardware

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

acquired 2020

Made/Created

Artist

Jerry Gallwas

Date made

1955

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

yellow paint on end

Dimensions

Dimension Description

entire piton

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

1-3/16 in

Length

6-5/16 in

Material

steel

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 06 1/2

Date

December 30, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Jerry Gallwas

Notes

acquired 2020

Create Date

December 27, 2025

Update Date

December 31, 2025