The Tiger Gene

The Tiger Gene℠ is a show of celebration: At the sense of wonder and mystery of being alive, taking notice of the moment as a surprise.It’s also a show of remembrance: We forget what we are capable of; individually and collectively. We get depressed. We retreat.We use the term Tiger Gene to refer to that special something inside all of us that enables us to rise up stronger than we or anyone else ever imagined we could. Remembering our Tiger Gene girds our loins when faced with adversity; which of course we all are, every day.So I invite you to join us for sixty minutes of compelling stories in a fun environment that brings together diverse people from all walks of life—to acknowledge our common DNA, affirm our essential Goodness, and empower our noblest aspirations. To pounce on life.

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The Tiger Gene

Ep. 13: Hans Florine

November 03, 2021 • Eric • Season 1 • Episode 13

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Ever think about how different people do different things to relax?

Ever wonder what it’d be like to not just climb the super-steep, treacherous granite Nose of El Capitan more than anyone else—well over a hundred times, but do so 30 minutes faster than it’d take you to watch The Godfather, while ensconced in a super-comfortable rocking seat with a two-gallon tub of buttered popcorn in your lap and a 64-ounce soft drink in the armrest?

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to hold over a dozen speed and difficulty records, including 3 Gold medals at the X-Games—then, during one ascent in 2018, when a foothold cracked 2,100 feet up—free-fall off The Nose?

If so, you’ll love our special guest this week: Hans Florine, who got his first rock-climbing rush on a boulder in a pasture in San Luis Obispo, surrounded by some curious, cud-chewing cows.

Hans Florine supports the preservation of climbing areas through Access Club and American Alpine Club. In order to learn more about these organizations or donate visit https://www.accessfund.org/ and https://americanalpineclub.org/.