Although it was a very snowy Spring, as you can see the weather in Chamonix continues to improve. (The picture is the off-loading ramp from the Aiguille du Midi tram.) I just heard from some Brits via email who have done the Chere and Jager colouirs recently as well as the north face of the Tour Ronde ... I think we'll have something to climb.
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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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Hock's best. What were your Five biggest and best routes?
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Hock's handful of could have, would have, wished I had, and still hope to do routes!
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')