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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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We came from nowhere towns like Upland, Cucamonga, Ontario, and Montclair. None of us had done anything more distinguished than chase down... -
A hundred meters after the start they head up the first uphill, starting on the rollerski loop, and shortly transition to grass, dirt, and m...
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- Look for it!
- Frost on the pasture, moon setting, and a dusting ...
- Second ski tour of the season
- Snow season has started!
- Thanks again to Lucy!
- Another Patagonia running vest option
- Thinking about a new running vest/pack
- Home running trails with Stash
- New remains found on Everest of “Sandy” Andrew Ir...
- Excellent book about running into your 70s an 80s
- Heading for home
- Last workout in Cham
- Back in Chamonix
- Next stop in Argentiere
- Exploring in Argentiere
- A rainy day in Chamonix
- Another easy bouldering session at Gaillands
- Continuing to have a great time in Chamonix
- October 6: Sunday in Chamonix
- A beautiful sunny day in Chamonix
- Chamonix trail run
- More about the Chamonix Guide fresco
- The Oldest Guiding Company in the world
- Maison de la Montagne
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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
- 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')