The race started about 12 hours ago, but many folks will be out for another dozen hours. Some snow has fallen at higher elevations, making this very technical course, even tougher. The enclosed link will inform you, and let you follow racers as they make their way around this course. Stop and watch the three minute video of the 2023 highlights.
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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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Aiguille de Gliere
Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Hock's best. What were your Five biggest and best routes?
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- 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
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')