A nice video of a recent French ascent on Cerro Torre with a light-hearted introduction to 3x3 matrix for risk analysis. Of course, in the end they do what most of us do ... hell let's just go for it!
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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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Fossil Clubhouse
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Cordillera Blanca
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')