Dick Long Bong #2

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Longware pitons. These large angles were made by Dick Long. Besides Chouinard pitons Longware pitons were the other favorite of Yosemite climbers.

Longware pitons. These large angles were made by Dick Long. Besides Chouinard pitons Longware pitons were the other favorite of Yosemite climbers.

Name/Title

Dick Long Bong #2

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.49

Description

The largest angle piton ever made. Manufactured by Longware, classified as a Bong

Use

piton

Context

"Bong" made by Dick Long's Longware. The reason these pitons were called "Bongs" is because when you hammered them into the rock, they would make a noise similar to the sound of BONG. This piton was made out of aluminum and was the largest Bong ever made at six inches.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Climbing Hardware, Pitons

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

Acquired in 2012 from the friends and family of Leif Norman Patterson

Made/Created

Artist

Longware

Dimensions

Dimension Description

need dimensions

Material

Aluminum

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 09

Date

January 28, 2026

Web Links and URLs

https://vimeo.com/1164777400/4207f35fbb

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Leif Norman Patterson

Notes

Donated by the friends and family of Leif Norman Patterson in 2012.

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Caption in the museum is: "Longware pitons. These large angles were made by Dick Long. Besides Chouinard pitons Longware pitons were the other favorite of Yosemite climbers."

Create Date

January 21, 2026

Update Date

February 13, 2026