Ex-US ski teamer, Holly Brooks won the Dolomitemlauf this past weekend. It reminded me, that my retirement present to myself someday will be a month or two in Europe to ski the major marathons.
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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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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')