How many more years have you got? When was your last expedition? Will it be easier to do when you are 60? 65? Or 70? Three day weekends are nice, but don't you deserve a big climb once every twenty years or so? The West Face route on Tocllaraju goes right up the center ... 10 pitches of perfect 65 degree ice, with 3-4 pitches finishing up the steep South Ridge. (Click on this Powerpoint slide to enlarge the photo.)
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Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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Important Climbing And Skiing Website Links
Aiguille de Gliere
Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Hock's best. What were your Five biggest and best routes?
- South Ridge of the Gliere
- North Ridge of the Grand Teton
- North Buttress of Middle Cathedral
- Sentinel Rouge on Mount Blanc
- Black Dike on Cannon
Hock's handful of could have, would have, wished I had, and still hope to do routes!
- West Face Tocllaraju
- North Face of the Matterhorn
- Black Ice Colouir on the Grand Teton
- Cassin Ridge on Denali
Fossil Clubhouse
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Cordillera Blanca
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')