Dolt Cobra Hook

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Various creative pitons and Cobra hook designed and made by Dolt.

Various creative pitons and Cobra hook designed and made by Dolt.

Name/Title

Dolt Cobra Hook

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.27

Description

A Cobra hook designed and made by Dolt

Use

Hook used to latch on flakes or features

Context

A Cobra hook made by Dolt. Marked with AS 001. Mike Corbett cataloged this with number 001 and AS is from Allen Steck. This hook while beautiful, was not stable and would rock from side to side. Dolt also patented this design.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Climbing Hardware, Hooks (Climbing Hardware)

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

Acquired from Allen Steck in either 1993 or 1994

Made/Created

Artist

Bill "Dolt" Feuerer

Notes

circa 1960s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

AS 001

Notes

Inscription made by Mike Corbett

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire Hook

Width

9/16 in

Length

3-1/8 in

Material

stainless steel

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 08

Date

January 21, 2026

Web Links and URLs

https://vimeo.com/1161255804/143e7f1343

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Bill "Dolt" Feuerer, Allen Steck

Notes

Created by Dolt. Acquired from Allen Steck in 1993 or 1994

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Caption in the museum is: "Various creative pitons and Cobra hook designed and made by Dolt."

Create Date

January 21, 2026

Update Date

February 3, 2026