Brian - I call him the coach - from High Peaks Cyclery toured up the Whiteface toll road with his son Colin. After the summit, they post-holed down to the alpine runs, and skied down to the car.
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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Hock's best. What were your Five biggest and best routes?
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Hock's handful of could have, would have, wished I had, and still hope to do routes!
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