The bottom mural, are of the earliest guides, from left to right … From Lt: Edouard Cupelin, Francois Devouassoud, Joseph Ravanel, Michel Payot, and Michel Croz.
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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
- 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!
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')