"Great things are done when men and mountains meet;
This is not done by jostling in the street."
This was found in William Blake's notebooks c. 1807-1809. A favorite of mine, he was a great poet, painter, printmaker, and engraver.
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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')
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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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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')