As I skinned up and over the top of the NCS ski hill this afternoon, I was amazed at how much ice the crag has collected. The photograph shows full winter conditions on "Hock's Blessing" a summer 5.6 that may get its first winter ascent tomorrow.
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Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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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')