Leeper Pitons (Set)

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Leeper Pitons (Set)
The one rescued from LMRA
Front cover of Mountain Magazine 51 1976. Look closely to find a ‘Leeper’ in use on Cerro Torre.
Leepers for sale here in the April 1965 Climber Magazine
Description
Set of 5 Leeper pitons. P shaped with round hanger holes.
Inscription description
Smallest piton has “LEEPER” & “LMRA”, other 4 just “LEEPER”
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
5
Related Items:
Leeper ‘Z’ Chocks >>
Grivel Onda Pitons >>
Provenance:
Named after Ed Leeper, a climber from Colorado, Leepers have a unique ‘Z’ section with excellent holding power when placed correctly. They were – and still are – popular for winter climbing in Scotland as the two sharper edges of the ‘Z’ section ‘bite’ really well in icy cracks. One of these five once belonged to Lochaber Mountain Rescue Association (LMRA), the others were part of our founder Mick Tighe’s rack.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
metal
Maker:
Colour:
brown
Dimensions:
a: 12.7(l) x 3(w) x 3.7(d)cm b: 11.9(l) x 3(w) x 3.7(d)cm c: 9.2(l) x 3.6(w) x 4.0(d)cm d: 8.8(l) x 3.0(w) x 3.6(d)cm e: 8(l) x 3(w) x 3.5(d)cm
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
268.2008.1(a-e)
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
29/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Rock Climbing
Snow & Ice Climbing
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007