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Hans Florine

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Paul Herschell email 503-227-3449 ext. 103

Hans Florine is one of the most respected personalities in the rock climbing community. With over 24 speed-climbing titles, three ESPN X-Games gold medals, multiple speed ascent records on Yosemite’s big walls, and having climbed all of California’s “Fourteeners” (15 in all) in under ten days, it is obvious why. On rock, Hans has repeatedly set and broken one of the most coveted speed records in the world: The Nose of El Capitan. Not to mention that Hans climbed 20 classic routes in North America in only 20 days, totaling over 60,000 feet and 241 pitches. During this adventure, Hans traveled an amazing 69 hours, (about 3,300 miles) across 5 states. Plus, Hans managed to trek another 137 miles on foot!

Aside from his career as a world-renowned climber and adventurer, Hans is experienced with many important issues facing businesses today. He holds a Degree in Economics and was the Executive Director of the American Sport Climbers’ Federation from 1993-97. He has also authored a book entitled “Climb On! Skills for More Efficient Climbing”, and has produced an audio program called “Speed Is Power”.

Hans continues to inspire climbers around the globe and apply his message to the business world. Hans’ unique experience and success with climbing coupled with his business knowledge makes him an impactful and effective motivational speaker. Using inspiring stories of adventure, Hans customizes his message to each audience.

Some popular themes are:

  • BLOW THROUGH BARRIERS
    How to compete and win in the global arena.
  • SPEED IS POWER
    Accelerate your activities. Faster action requires increased focus, and better focus drives learning, improvement, and performance.
  • GET IT DONE
    Utilize people and organizations as accountability partners for goal achievement. Set small and large milestonesso you can measure, manage, and celebrategoals along the way to grand accomplishments.

"Hans, you were AWESOME. Your humor was unexpected and infectious.I smiled and laughed and was captivated by the photographs and video footage.I especially appreciate the time you took to tailor your presentation not just to our group,but to the very locale/setting of our function—down to the very tent in which we were sitting!"
Cynthia Blankenship Bruffman
National Operations Director AORE

"Everyone walked out of the room excited, impressed and motivated to achieve."
President Harvard Business School Club