Of course, he was supposed to call me an hour ago to discuss the pros and cons of Alaskan alpinism ... he must be making the morning oatmeal or maybe out for a 40 mile bike ride.
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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Aiguille de Gliere
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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')