Night time temperatures are dropping into the low 40s, migratory Canada geese are resting in our pastures, and I am starting to pack for my trip to the Sierras. Hoping to get some early October snow to ski on the toll road.
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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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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
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- Cassin Ridge on Denali
Fossil Clubhouse
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')