A novel with vivid descriptions of the Adirondack wilderness, engaging characters, and a fictional, but charming portrayal of small boarding school. This novel brings to mind an actual school and camp I know and love.
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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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- Alpine Rising
- The Chalet
- Cham
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We came from nowhere towns like Upland, Cucamonga, Ontario, and Montclair. None of us had done anything more distinguished than chase down... -
Nice trail run to the north-side of Pitchoff yesterday. The scene of many wonderful ski tours and ice climbing days, as well as the place w...
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One of the park's most popular climbs. It is a justifiable favorite; a short 4.8k out and back with superb views all the way. Mark, Liz,...
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The route around Mont Blanc, goes through three countries, and racers will be on course for 20-46.5 hours. The loop has just under 33,000...
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Saturday morning jogging a hilly section of the 1980 men's Olympic 50k.
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Combined with a four-day TMB hike from Courmayeur to Argentiere as a warmup. The race is 15k with just over 4000'. Given that profile...
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Views are hazy with forest fires in the distance. But a nice afternoon shakeout run, although I am pretty travel weary. So many fond memori...
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- Whiteface intervals
- Video … The Life Of Alf Engen … legendary skier
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- Nice trail run into Marcy Dam
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- Heading out to the Prouty later this afternoon
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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
- 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')