Yosemite, Honnold and Homer--what's the connection?

[Mike]

So in Grant's last Blug post he wrote: 

"A couple of days ago in Yosemite, this happened, and it is remotely related to the A. Homer Hilsen in ways you can guess at, but won’t get right, and we won’t reveal. It is a  phenomenal story, anyway."

What's the connection? Are Honnold's initials AHH? I'm curious if others puzzled over this and have any thoughts? 

And yeah, Honnold's accomplishment is pretty cool. I have no desire to rock climb but over the past year I've really come to appreciate what climbers do and have spent a fair number of rainy days watching clips of climbers on Youtube. Sender Films has some great stuff. 

--mike

[Jim M.]

I think the clue is more likely about Hans Floring, who lives in the town next to Walnut Creek. I wouldn't be surprised if Hans' link goes back to the original Rivendell Mountain Works, whose founder, Don Jensen, was also local to Walnut Creek.

jim m
wc ca