Salathe Aid step #1

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Salathe Aid step #1

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.44

Description

Aid Step made by Salathe

Use

added to rope in each hole to aid climb

Context

Salathe made these to aid climb

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Aid Climbing

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

acquired in 1993

Made/Created

Artist

John Salathe

Date made

circa 1947

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

tape for friction

Dimensions

Dimension Description

entire step

Height

1/8 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Materials

Material

Aluminum

Material Notes

Tape added for friction

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