During the Fossil Fest, the following routes were climbed: Pitchoff Right (multiple laps), Buster (multiple laps), Chouinard's Gully, Green Gully, Cascade waterfall, and the Quarry. The Fossils pictured range from 56 to 60 years young!
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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')