The Crested Butte to Aspen Grand Traverse, and the Zermatt To Verbier Patrouille des Glaciers. Two races, and two years to upgrade skills, gear, and suitable partners so I can safely complete them.
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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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- Alpine Rising
- The Chalet
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- A big day in Zermatt
- It looks like a snowy week in Zermatt
- Beautiful day with a hint of spring in the air
- The Snow Wars ... by the Arundhati Roy ...the auth...
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- Yesterday was my 85th on snow this season
- QUOTE OF THE WEEK ... from neal stephenson
- Spectacular footage of the Ruth Gorge
- One week until Zermatt
- Williams College Carnival Races
- Will we see robotic exoskeletons in mountaineering?
- Can an ultrarunner drop down to the marathon and win?
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Important Climbing And Skiing Website Links
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!
- West Face Tocllaraju
- North Face of the Matterhorn
- Black Ice Colouir on the Grand Teton
- Cassin Ridge on Denali
Fossil Clubhouse
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Cordillera Blanca
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')