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On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite's Most Iconic Climb by Hans Florine, Jayme Moye
akooda7's review
4.0
Best audio book of this year. The sound effects are awesome. As Hans notes in the credits, the writing is a team effort along with excellent editors. Having seen him on video though - I could hear his voice pop out from the hilarious antics in this retelling of his many ascents on El Cap. Loved it. Helped me drive away from Yosemite- as I planned my return next season.
bennmarine's review
4.0
Really enjoyed his first hand account, felt almost like a memoir but he brings the moments on the wall to life so vividly. Its so inspiring. He talks about the 10,000 hours. I can't help but ask myself, what are my 10,000 hours? -- Also, I love it when the author is the narrator.
gloombee's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A great resource for climbing history from an absolute legend
tw Hans is an Ayn Rand fan :(
tw Hans is an Ayn Rand fan :(
li3an1na4's review against another edition
4.0
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Before reading this book, people should watch the documentary Valley Uprising. It gives a great history and background about climbing in Yosemite and the climbers of the Golden Era, Stone Masters, and Stone Cutters. This book probably encompasses the last part of that to present day.
I am not a fan of autobiographies/biographies of non "historical figures". However, this book did keep me interested. He managed to give a nice history of climbing's evolution as well as introducing the colorful people within the climbing world. It was all done without the grandiose quality of other books of similar subject.
I also enjoyed the selected climbs up The Nose and the details of certain pitches. I'm in no way a big wall climber or a trad climber, but this book made me want to go buy some pro and start training.
3.75/5 stars. Definitely for readers who have an interest in the subject area. I can't see it holding the attention of people otherwise.
Before reading this book, people should watch the documentary Valley Uprising. It gives a great history and background about climbing in Yosemite and the climbers of the Golden Era, Stone Masters, and Stone Cutters. This book probably encompasses the last part of that to present day.
I am not a fan of autobiographies/biographies of non "historical figures". However, this book did keep me interested. He managed to give a nice history of climbing's evolution as well as introducing the colorful people within the climbing world. It was all done without the grandiose quality of other books of similar subject.
I also enjoyed the selected climbs up The Nose and the details of certain pitches. I'm in no way a big wall climber or a trad climber, but this book made me want to go buy some pro and start training.
3.75/5 stars. Definitely for readers who have an interest in the subject area. I can't see it holding the attention of people otherwise.
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