Ep 30 - Hans Florine's Accident on the Nose
Hans Florine was attempting his 110th ascent of t…
the Sharp End Podcast · the Sharp End Podcast
July 1, 201833m 17s
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Show Notes
Hans Florine was attempting his 110th ascent of the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. He and a partner were doing the Nose in a Day (an elite climb), but were not attempting any speed records. Yet Hans still took a bone-breaking fall, despite all of his experience. Learn what went wrong for the man who literally wrote the book on climbing the Nose.
The Sharp End Podcast is presented by Mammut and co-sponsored by Suunto and Colorado Outward Bound School. This podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.