On the 1963 American Everest expedition, Hornbein and Unsoeld did a two person alpine style ascent of the unclimbed West Ridge, which was far ahead of its time.
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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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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
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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')