Well, as usual for our family there were many, many books under the tree. Also of course, there were all sorts of athletic clothing, and for me several fruitcakes! The only sad part, is the winter storm advisory has been mostly drizzle thus far.
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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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
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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')