The technology, technique, and training was not what it is today, but those three runs, on this three minute video look pretty damn impressive today! (This is one of many gems I found on the Skiing History website.)
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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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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')