Billy Westbay NIAD Shirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Billy Westbay NIAD Shirt

Entry/Object ID

2026.4.1

Description

The shirt Billy Westbay wore in the famous photo of Billy, John Long and Jim Bridwell after the first one day ascent of the Nose on El Capitn.

Context

The NIAD photo is one of the most iconic photos of Yosemite Climbing history.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Apparel

Acquisition

Accession

2026.4

Notes

Steve Westbay · I know the shirt originated in India and believe it was obtained by a travelling friend of Billy's. He received it while living in Estes Park as a gift.

General Notes

Note Type

Shirt donated by Billy Westbay's brother, Steve Westbay on September 15, 2026. Mailed to Jim Thomsen

Create Date

October 14, 2026

Update Date

October 14, 2026