John Salathé


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From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 14th Jun 1899
Age: 93 years old
Date of death: 31st Aug 1992
Gender: Male

Yosemite big wall pioneer and blacksmith. His hand-forged hard steel - and thus reusable - pitons were the technological breakthrough that enabled long routes to be climbed on the granite walls of Yosemite.

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35 contributions since 9th October 2025.
22 contributions since 3rd March 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 14th Jun 1899
Date of death: 31st Aug 1992
Age: 93 years old
Gender: Male

Yosemite big wall pioneer and blacksmith. His hand-forged hard steel - and thus reusable - pitons were the technological breakthrough that enabled long routes to be climbed on the granite walls of Yosemite.

Contributors
35 contributions since 9th October 2025.
22 contributions since 3rd March 2025.

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