Hock in his Brooks Brothers polo shirt and khakis, climbing the 5.7+ "Unexpected" in his mountain boots. The crag on the backside of the school's ski hill is a south facing cliff and was in great shape, despite lots of snow in the backcountry.
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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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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')