Last year, I replaced my base layers with wool. These new wool products do not stink and they are not scratchy. Of course, if you care about such things as climate change, it is also comforting to know that your base layers are not made from petroleum. Good article ...
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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- Fred Beckey the climbing legend passed away ...
- Lucy turns 20!
- Video of the new speed record on the Nose
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- With the ice climbing season rapidly approaching ....
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- Running on Old Mountain Road
- Day two on snow!
- First day on snow ... yahoo!
- The ski season is just about to start!
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- Snow piles continue to grow ...
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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
- 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')