Chuck Pratt Juggling Pin

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Juggling pin that belonged to Chuck Pratt. Chuck was a quiet person admired for his bold climbing prowess and juggling feats. His specialty was wide crack climbing which is often terrifying because it was often impossible to place gear to protect the lead climber.

Juggling pin that belonged to Chuck Pratt. Chuck was a quiet person admired for his bold climbing prowess and juggling feats. His specialty was wide crack climbing which is often terrifying because it was often impossible to place gear to protect the lead climber.

Name/Title

Chuck Pratt Juggling Pin

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.56

Description

A juggling pin owned and used by Chuck Pratt

Use

to juggle

Context

A juggling pin owned by Chuck Pratt. He was an excellent climber and juggler. He was known to jump on the railing over the waterfalls and juggle, much to the spectacle of tourists. Glen Denny has a photo of him juggling over Vernal Falls. The pin was given to the museum from Royal Robbins personal items by Liz Robbins.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Juggling Pin

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

Acquired in 2021 or 2022 from Liz Robbins

Dimensions

Dimension Description

need dimensions

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 09

Date

January 28, 2026

Web Links and URLs

https://vimeo.com/1164772896/1d93685baf

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Chuck Pratt, Royal Robbins

Notes

Donated by Liz Robbins in 2021 or 2022

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Caption in the museum is: "Juggling pin that belonged to Chuck Pratt. Chuck was a quiet person admired for his bold climbing prowess and juggling feats. His specialty was wide crack climbing which is often terrifying because it was often impossible to place gear to protect the lead climber."

Create Date

January 21, 2026

Update Date

February 13, 2026