I bought this device over 15 years ago, and it has certainly come in handy. I just spent an hour at the crag doing laps of "Hock's Blessing" our classic 5.6 route. Not much gear needed ... a harness, rope, soloist, and chest loop.
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Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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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')