The men are down-under, enjoying terrific conditions in New Zealand. This training site allows them to work on snow, without having to be at altitude, so they can do more speed work. It is hard to believe, but before you know it the team will be over in Europe for the pre-Thanksgiving races. Check our top sprinter- Andy Newell's- short video.
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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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- A New Slide On Wright
- The Eiger Nordwand in Video
- THE ROAD NEAR CHAPEL POND SLABS
- Time to check your beacon and search procedures
- Overcoming the banality of mountaineering
- Everything You Need To Know About Crampon Durability
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- 2011-2012 Snow Forecast
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- NCS Grads Nordic racing in New Zealand
- SKI MOUNTAINEERING ... light is right
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- GEAR REVIEW ... alpine touring bindings
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Important Climbing And Skiing Website Links
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')