Bolt hanger w/Star Bolt

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Bolt hanger w/Star Bolt

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.42

Description

Bolt hanger made by Salathe with Star Bolt

Use

insert bolt into rock with hanger to clip carabiner into

Context

Salathe created alternative to piton for places without cracks

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Bolts/Hangers, Climbing Hardware

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

acquired 1993

Made/Created

Artist

Hanger by Salathe

Manufacturer

Bolt by Star Company

Date made

circa 1946

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Hanger with bolt

Height

1/8 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

3-7/8 in

Material

Aluminum

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 03

Date

December 25, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

John Thune Sr.

Notes

acquired 1993

Create Date

December 25, 2025

Update Date

December 30, 2025