Two pictures of Dave climbing "Useless Expectations" (5.10c) and "Too Short" (5.9). I did three laps including a lead of "Hock's Blessing" (5.6). A fantastic day at the NCS crag, and now its off to Nick and Liz's wedding.
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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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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
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- Black Dike on Cannon
Hock's handful of could have, would have, wished I had, and still hope to do routes!
- West Face Tocllaraju
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')