Well, my hard climbing days are over, but I would love to make at least one more trip to the Cordillera Blanca. Stay at La Casa de Zarela, re-climb the classic easy routes - Urus, Ishinca, Pisco - as well as hike a bit and trail run.
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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')
A bunch of old guys still enjoying the mountains, and the training they need to do to get off the couch
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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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- Black Dike on Cannon
Hock's handful of could have, would have, wished I had, and still hope to do routes!
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Cordillera Blanca
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')