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In the News (Sun 3 Jun 12)

  
  The Wetass Chronicles
Florine is a 40-year old speed climber and motivational speaker, and he just kicked ass at the U.S. National Climbing Championships, held at Mission Cliffs in San Francisco.
I first took note of Florine a while back, when I came across his insane list of the 40 challenges he took on to celebrate his 40th birthday last year (so far he has knocked off 21).
Florine is a nut, but a nut who has unlimited energy and lives life as if he is decades younger than he really is. Not a bad example...
wetasschronicles.com /2005/03/annals-of-arrested-development-hans.html   (219 words)

  
 Nose-in-a-Day Page: History and Records
In 1998, Hans Florine and Nancy Feagin climb the Nose and Reg Route on Half Dome in 23:30; Feagin becomes the first woman to repeat this classic 1986 Bachar-Croft enchainment.
In 2001, Hans Florine and Tommy Caldwell showed that the 1992 NiaD record of 4:22 was not out of reach: they clocked the second fastest time ever at 4:31.
El Cap was first climbed three times in one day in 1994 by Florine and Schneider: the pair climbed the Nose (5:42), the West Face (4:31), and Lurking Fear (8:52), using fixed ropes for descent, and pre-caching water.
www.cs.colorado.edu /~jrblack/histrec.html   (998 words)

  
 KINeSYS - Spray-On Sunscreen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hans Florine is the self-proclaimed world's fastest climber.
And demonstrating that he understands that speed is not the only factor that proves a professional climber, Hans has shown incredible skill having climbed over 60 routes graded a difficulty of 5.13 or higher and completing climbs at heights of over 21,500 feet.
A tip that Hans has picked up himself is to never underestimate the power of the sun and therefore always use sunscreen.
www.kinesys.com /athletes/florine.html   (468 words)

  
 Hans Florine Resume!
Hans has climbed over 60 routes of grade 5.13,(7C+), or higher, repeated one 5.14 and established one 5.14.
Hans has delivered his message about speed and peak performance to groups like YPO, Nike ACG, Wachovia Securities, the American Alpine Club, the Boy Scouts of America, numerous universities, chambers of commerce, and more.
Hans has course set, emceed, and judged for events also.
www.speedclimb.com /resume.htm   (465 words)

  
 Rock Climbing.com View topic - Hans Florine sets new solo record of The Nose (El Cap)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hans Florine has set a new speed-solo record for The Nose on El Capitan, climbing the Yosemite route in 11 hours 41 minutes.
Florine also holds the speed record on The Nose of 2 hours 48 minutes, set with Yuji Hirayama in 2002.
Florine used a combination of techniques for his trip up El Cap including self-belayed leading, unroped soloing and “Metroviching” — a term created after Russ Mitrovich speed-soloed Zodiac without a rope, using daisy chains to stay clipped to at least two pieces at all times.
rss.rockclimbing.com /topic/95300   (687 words)

  
 Half Dome speed record.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Climbing with Hans Florine is not unlike touring the Louvre in a bullet train.
No, climbing with Hans is to flaunt contempt for the length, difficulty, and historic significance of the Valley's tallest.
Anyway all I could squeeze out of Hans, the Netanyahu of sling negotiations, was a meager two slings per pitch for the pitches we planned to link.
www.terragalleria.com /mountain/info/yosemite/half-dome-hans.html   (1421 words)

  
 The Summit Journal: Articles, Dispatches, Photo Essays and Films by Hans Florine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hans has been the US National Speed Climbing Champion eight times in the past 15 years, and he won the first World Speed Climbing Championship in 1991.
On rock, Hans has repeatedly set and broken one of the most coveted speed records in the world: The Nose of El Capitan.
Hans is a Contributor and Regional Correspondent, and joins us from the big walls of Yosemite in the US.
thesummitjournal.com /profiles/hans_florine.html   (268 words)

  
 Pod Climber - The Original Climbing Podcast
Jacqueline Florine reports on her success at climbing all the fourteeners in California.
Hans Florine reports in as Jacqueline Florine’s attempt to climb all the 14ners in California.
Hans Florine reports on an ascent of El Cap by a handicapped climber, Wayne Willoughby as well as Huber Brother news.
podclimber.com   (145 words)

  
 Hans Florine 14/14/6 Index on climb.mountainzone.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hans Florine wants to do all but one of the summits in less than six days.
In 1998, Florine and two partners did the circuit in less than ten days.
Florine is well known as the poster boy for speedclimbing.
climb.mountainzone.com /2000/florine14/html   (569 words)

  
 Hans Florine's birthday challenge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
It was just another day at the office for world champion speed climber Hans Florine as he turned 36 by climbing 36 pitches and running 36 kilometers in Yosemite Valley.
While certainly a tough day for Florine, it probably in no way came close to equaling some of his other feats, such as climbing three El Cap routes in a day and soloing both El Cap (via The Nose) and Half Dome (NW Face) in just over 20 hours.
Hans threw in a few, paltry eating challenges to boot; one consisting of the dreaded
www.birthdaychallenge.com /hans   (121 words)

  
 StA/NCS Voyageur
Hans will give a multi-media slide show about his inspiring "light and fast" rock climbing adventures on the soaring granite walls of Yosemite National Park in California as well as the 14,000 foot peaks of the Sierra Mountains.
Hans has also founded and managed the Competitive Climbing Rank, a not-for-profit group that observes and promotes climbing events through the use of an objective ranking systems.
On a personal note, Hans is married to the former super model, Jacqueline Adams, who appeared on the cover of national fashion magazines in the 1980s.
www.voyageurprogram.org /HansFlorinePressRelease.htm   (990 words)

  
 Potomac Mountain Club Current Events & Notices: Hans Florine Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
An articulate speaker, Hans, very graciously shared his zest for climbing with the audience, who were captivated by his riveting accounts of his acheivements.
I found Hans to be the real deal, genuine, grounded and confident as one would be who has climbed big walls and has returned to earth to mingle with mere mortals.
Seriously if you have the opportunity to catch Hans Florine, You will be inspired to start timing yourself running up the stairs at work; it was a real treat.
www.patc.net /chapters/mtn_sect/2005/04/hans-florine-show.html   (385 words)

  
 Rock Climbing.com View topic - Hans Florine
Obviously both he and Florine had to be pretty bad ass to climb it that fast, but the article made it seem like Florine's show.
Hans' experience with the Nose makes him the guy to take on this responsibility.
No one would argue that Hans is a stronger or more talented free climber than Yuji.
www.rockclimbing.com /forums/viewtopic.php?t=24775   (503 words)

  
 The Summit Journal: The Great Roof by Hans Florine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hans Florine climbed past Beth, Tommy and Lance while they worked on freeing The Nose in Yosemite.
Hans stopped to get some photos of the crew as they were climbing the Great Roof.
Find out more about Hans Florine on www.hansflorine.com.
thesummitjournal.com /articles/photoessays/great_roof.html   (149 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Climb On! Skills for More Efficient Climbing: Books: Hans Florine,Bill Wright   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Bill and Hans are part of the growing breed of speed climbers - people that have busy lives and search to do more in less time.
Some may feel that speed climbing takes away from the "stop and smell the roses" attitude, but the truth is, when one learns to be efficient, there is more time available for relaxing activities.
Hans Florine is the godfather of speed climbing - one of the early pioneers of the sport and a multiple record holder.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/076271168X?v=glance   (761 words)

  
 Hans Florine: The Big Linkup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hans Florine and Nancy Feagin completed the first male/female ascent in 1998.
In 1999, the most challenging form of the linkup, an under 24-hour solo ascent, was achieved by two individuals.
Just a few days later, an unknowing Hans Florine repeated the feat in reverse, first climbing Half Dome and then El Capitan.
classic.mountainzone.com /climbing/99/misc/florine   (1356 words)

  
 Hans Florine Slideshow @ Stanford March 9 :: SuperTopo Rock Climbing Discussion Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
We care a lot more about what Hans has to say than your stupid posts and your sexual attraction to blowboarder.
Hans is a world class climber, but that doesn't make him a world class slide show host.
Plus, Hans stayed later than scheduled and answered everyone's questions on climbing, motivation and training.
www.supertopo.com /climbing/thread.html?m=65336&f=0&b=0   (680 words)

  
 GoWithAPro -- Display - Pinnacles Rock Climbing Adventure with Hans Florine
World-renowned rock climber Hans Florine, inspired by the individualist philosophy of Ayn Rand, dedicated himself at age 27 to realizing his personal dream of becoming the world's fastest rock climber.
Since then he has climbed Yosemite's El Capitan more than any human alive and has set many mind-blowing milestones in Sierran climbing history (soloing Half Dome and El Capitan in a day, climbing 14 14,000-foot peaks in nine days, to name a couple).
Climb with Hans and have the thrill of your life.
www.gowithapro.com /classifieds/display.html?id=99   (303 words)

  
 Speed climbing keeps you young! guide, speed news, adventure reports, motivational speaker
Hans takes his unsurpassed knowledge of The Nose and creates an amazing audio package that both instructs and inspires" - Chris McNamara
KB is exceptional at diagnosing and suggesting treatments for rehab.
Copyright - republishing of any of the material on this page, or other of Speedclimb.com's pages, is not allowed without permission from Hans.
www.speedclimb.com   (75 words)

  
 Trace Minerals - Research
Note: Hans Florine is well known both inside and outside the Climbing community.
He holds the record for the fastest ascent of El Capitan: 4 hours and 22 minutes.
Trace Minerals is a proud sponsor of Hans Florine.
www.traceminerals.com /hans_florine.html   (612 words)

  
 Rock Climbing.com View topic - Hans Florine clinic
My local gym rocks and ropes will be having a Hans Florine clinic later this month.
And of course after the Hans clinic you will be able to.
I've climbed with him a couple of times and he's really positive, super psyched on climbing and seems to really like sharing his knowledge.
www.rockclimbing.com /post/287436   (310 words)

  
 El Cap Speed
1:56:16 - Timmy O'Neill and Hans Florine - November, 1999
Steve Gerberding and Hans Florine - September, 2002
- Yuji Hirayama and Hans Florine - September, 2002
www.rocknclimb.com /elcapspeed.html   (1264 words)

  
 Climb On!: Skills For More Efficient Climbing; Author: Florine, Hans; Joint Author: Wright, Bill; Paperback
The How to Climb series expands on the useful information found in all FalconGuides.Features: -- Handy, packable size-- Basic approach to technical subjectsReal-life stories of efficient climbing are interspersed with the excellent advice about training, carrying less gear, and moving faster that this guide offers.
The only thing better than climbing is more climbing, says climber and author Hans Florine, and this book provides the tips climbers need to shave time off their ascents, so they can get up more difficult routes in less time.
Prices subject to change to be advised on confirmation of order.
www.netstoreusa.com /srbooks/076/076271168X.shtml   (227 words)

  
 UKC Forums - Hans Florine's new beta package for The Nose, El Capitan
UKC Forums - Hans Florine's new beta package for The Nose, El Capitan
-Live recording of Hans speaking on history of Nose speed records
-Four SuperTopo PDF sheets with Hans additions and extra notations.
www.ukclimbing.com /forums/t.php?t=158928   (232 words)

  
 Third Flatiron with Bill Briggs, Buzz Burrell and Hans Florine
Third Flatiron with Bill Briggs, Buzz Burrell and Hans Florine
Photos of Climbing the Third Flatiron with Bill Briggs, Buzz Burrell and Hans Florine
What a great way to start the day...
www.wwwright.com /climbing/minions/photos/HansThird.htm   (32 words)

  
 Climb On! Skills for More Efficient Climbing by Hans Florine, Bill Wright, New, Used Books, Cheap Prices, ISBN ...
Skills for More Efficient Climbing by Hans Florine, Bill Wright, New, Used Books, Cheap Prices, ISBN 076271168X
Climb On!: Skills for More Efficient Climbing (By Hans Florine)
Climb!: The History of Rock Climbing in Colorado (By Jeff Achey)
www.bookfinder4u.com /detail/076271168X.html   (276 words)

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