Not sure how I feel about this ... obviously we will see some hard, inspiring climbing and talented climbers in the Olympics. But does it mean that to be competitive you have to turn into a gym rat, and forego real climbing?
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Aiguille de Gliere
Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
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- 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
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')