The Nose Bolt Hanger and Rappel Ring

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Bolt Hanger that was at the belay at the end of the Great Roof pitch

Bolt Hanger that was at the belay at the end of the Great Roof pitch

Name/Title

The Nose Bolt Hanger and Rappel Ring

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.9

Description

Bolt Hanger from the original ascent of the Nose

Use

To attach to wall when no cracks available

Context

Bolt was used in the original ascent of the Nose. In the anchor at the end of the Great Roof Pitch. Has a rappel ring attached. Unknown creator.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Climbing Hardware, Bolts/Hangers

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

Possibly acquired in the 1993 visit to George Whitmore's home in Fresno.

Made/Created

Notes

Suspected to be made by Dolt. The rappel ring was most likely added later.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

entire hanger

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

2-1/2 in

Dimension Description

ring around hanger

Width

1 in

Length

2 in

Dimension Description

Rappel ring

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Material

steel

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 07

Date

January 20, 2026

Provenance

Notes

Possibly gifted to Ken Yager in the 1993 visit to George Whitmore's home in Fresno.

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Caption in Museum is: "Bolt Hanger that was at the belay at the end of the Great Roof pitch."

Create Date

January 20, 2026

Update Date

January 20, 2026