Hansac (Hans) Ho is a rock climbing & outdoor photographer. From photographing climbing competitions to documenting the beauty of national parks and outdoor climbing, he hopes to inspire others to find their connection with nature. Selected to be part of Climbing Magazine’s “Climbing for All” program, he has has been mentored by art directors, editors, and National Geographic photographers to further develop his skills. Having worked in mixed environments and on commercial sets, he has gained experience working independently and collaborating with other creatives. He now resides in California exploring the outdoors in the western part of the United States.


Work featured with: Climbing Magazine, Field Mag, Vertical Times, Wilderness Mag (JP), Access Fund, American Alpine Club, Black Diamond Equipment, Teton Brothers, Crux Power Climbing, Physivantage, Organic Climbing, Asana Climbing, Vive Organic, Negative Supply.

On set roles: DOP (Director of Photography), Assistant Camera, Audio, Grip, Lighting, Production Assistant, Craft, Extra.

  • M.S. in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (2023, NCSU) concentrating in product design, prototyping, additive manufacturing, and textiles.

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Biological Science and Psychology (2021, NCSU)

 

Email: hansacho@gmail.com

Instagram: @hansacho

Publications

Climbing Magazine & Access Fund

Friends, rocks, and the longest steel arch bridge in the Western hemisphere. @maddventure on the classic 1, 2 Punch, V7
Friends, rocks, and the longest steel arch bridge in the Western hemisphere. @maddventure on the classic 1, 2 Punch, V7
Trust the dyno ft. @callmesickles Don’t forget to thank your spotters!🙌
Trust the dyno ft. @callmesickles Don’t forget to thank your spotters!🙌
Friends and film #leicam6 #hasselblad500cm #ilfordhp5
Friends and film #leicam6 #hasselblad500cm #ilfordhp5
Backflip into Summer Living life with a bit of adventure. From the warmth of the sun, the texture of the rock, the breeze of the wind, and the refreshing of swimming in water, these experience make life a bit more alive. Stoked to get back to deep water soloing. I’ll be having this print for display along with some others at the Student Art Sale on April 21 from 3-6pm at the Talley Student Union. Come check out some photos of the outdoors!
Father Figure, V10 w/ @tyler.w.thompson FA’d by @meinbomb it’s a wicked boulder in a wicked place. Overhung, compression, it’s pure southern sandstone bouldering.
Father Figure, V10 w/ @tyler.w.thompson FA’d by @meinbomb it’s a wicked boulder in a wicked place. Overhung, compression, it’s pure southern sandstone bouldering.
Natasha’s Highball, V2 w/ @callmesickles & @matthewpetrinitz This boulder was on my to-do list when I went to Red Rocks. I hadn’t done many highballs before but this one was picturesque to not do. Fun movement on good holds, it was
Natasha’s Highball, V2 w/ @callmesickles & @matthewpetrinitz This boulder was on my to-do list when I went to Red Rocks. I hadn’t done many highballs before but this one was picturesque to not do. Fun movement on good holds, it was a surreal feeling climbing this boulder surrounded by the nature and silence of the canyon.
@hannahbreen88 on Big Daddy, V6 Night seshes are always a vibe at the New. Cool temps and dancing fireflies, there’s nothing better to do during a summer night than to sesh with the crew
@hannahbreen88 on Big Daddy, V6 Night seshes are always a vibe at the New. Cool temps and dancing fireflies, there’s nothing better to do during a summer night than to sesh with the crew
A day at Moores Photos: 1) @lightandary on Triple X😎 2) @camerobnright and Jemi🐶 3) @mcornettecook on the crimps ❄️ 4) @johnny_.jpg with the biscuits 😶 Stoked to have spent the first day of spring break with some amazing people. From sharing be
A day at Moores Photos: 1) @lightandary on Triple X😎 2) @camerobnright and Jemi🐶 3) @mcornettecook on the crimps ❄️ 4) @johnny_.jpg with the biscuits 😶 Stoked to have spent the first day of spring break with some amazing people. From sharing beta to giving Jemi belly rubs, it was a great day to spend time in the outdoors.
Above the towers A panorama of Bryce Canyon back on a winter road trip through the Southwest a few years ago
Above the towers A panorama of Bryce Canyon back on a winter road trip through the Southwest a few years ago
All hail 🙌 Summer sends w/ @skashton21 & the crew Back when temps were slightly warmer than what we would’ve like, taking a day to enjoy the outdoors is what we need to reset. Or just casually cruising V3 highballs works as well.
All hail 🙌 Summer sends w/ @skashton21 & the crew Back when temps were slightly warmer than what we would’ve like, taking a day to enjoy the outdoors is what we need to reset. Or just casually cruising V3 highballs works as well.
Southeast Face, V4/5 w/ @matthewpetrinitz Day 1 of bouldering for the first time in Red Rock Canyon set the mood for the trip. From getting stoked on the rock quality to sharing beta with another group from out of town, this place is a gold mine o
Southeast Face, V4/5 w/ @matthewpetrinitz Day 1 of bouldering for the first time in Red Rock Canyon set the mood for the trip. From getting stoked on the rock quality to sharing beta with another group from out of town, this place is a gold mine of climbs and good vibes.
Hang ten on the high line 🤙 Couple more weeks till lake day shenanigans and good vibes
Hang ten on the high line 🤙 Couple more weeks till lake day shenanigans and good vibes
Gross’s Roof, V11 w/ @filly.tea Southern sandstone is immaculate to climb on. This trip to Chattanooga showed me where my climbing currently is and where I should look to for my future endeavors. Stoked to have shared this trip with some old
Gross’s Roof, V11 w/ @filly.tea Southern sandstone is immaculate to climb on. This trip to Chattanooga showed me where my climbing currently is and where I should look to for my future endeavors. Stoked to have shared this trip with some old friends and make some new ones as well. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces again and to sharing these experiences🤙
Blueridge days w/ @jessie_wence & @tobin.ford
Blueridge days w/ @jessie_wence & @tobin.ford
Constellation Chaos, V8 w/ @donovan_bender working the moves Stoke is always high whenever I’ve met up with Donny. From shenanigans at the crag to insanity at the basement (@tobin.ford @filly.tea), this dude is always up to something.
Constellation Chaos, V8 w/ @donovan_bender working the moves Stoke is always high whenever I’ve met up with Donny. From shenanigans at the crag to insanity at the basement (@tobin.ford @filly.tea), this dude is always up to something.
Daybreak #leicam6 #provia100f Woke up early with @thebiggere to watch the start of the day. The subtle tranquility of this place was surreal as the colors bloomed across the sky and water. Earth has its moments and this sunrise did not disappoint.
Daybreak #leicam6 #provia100f Woke up early with @thebiggere to watch the start of the day. The subtle tranquility of this place was surreal as the colors bloomed across the sky and water. Earth has its moments and this sunrise did not disappoint.
Peruvian Flake, V2 w/ @matthewpetrinitz Warm sunshine and highballs at the start of climbing season.
Peruvian Flake, V2 w/ @matthewpetrinitz Warm sunshine and highballs at the start of climbing season.
Full Metal Brisket (5.15a/9a+) second ascent w/ @tyler.w.thompson I met Tyler a couple months ago in September at the New. These images were the first shots I took of him on Full Metal Brisket and I was blown away by how dialed he had this route. B
Full Metal Brisket (5.15a/9a+) second ascent w/ @tyler.w.thompson I met Tyler a couple months ago in September at the New. These images were the first shots I took of him on Full Metal Brisket and I was blown away by how dialed he had this route. Bolted by @leerobinsonoutdoors and first FA’d by @jonathansiegrist it was only a matter of time before this route saw a second ascent. Stoked for more moments like these and for future projects with Tyler.
Method in the Quartz, V13 w/ @isaac_dunk_climb
Method in the Quartz, V13 w/ @isaac_dunk_climb
Night session I on Progressive Guy, V10 w/ @filly.tea & @khuuvin First night at Red Rocks kick started a week of adventure of lost skin, beautiful landscapes, and sends. To top it off, what better way to start than to share beta and stoke with
Night session I on Progressive Guy, V10 w/ @filly.tea & @khuuvin First night at Red Rocks kick started a week of adventure of lost skin, beautiful landscapes, and sends. To top it off, what better way to start than to share beta and stoke with climbers we just met 🤙
Friends, rocks, and the longest steel arch bridge in the Western hemisphere. @maddventure on the classic 1, 2 Punch, V7 Trust the dyno ft. @callmesickles Don’t forget to thank your spotters!🙌 Friends and film #leicam6 #hasselblad500cm #ilfordhp5
Backflip into Summer Living life with a bit of adventure. From the warmth of the sun, the texture of the rock, the breeze of the wind, and the refreshing of swimming in water, these experience make life a bit more alive. Stoked to get back to deep w
Father Figure, V10 w/ @tyler.w.thompson FA’d by @meinbomb it’s a wicked boulder in a wicked place. Overhung, compression, it’s pure southern sandstone bouldering. Natasha’s Highball, V2 w/ @callmesickles & @matthewpetrinitz This boulder was on my to-do list when I went to Red Rocks. I hadn’t done many highballs before but this one was picturesque to not do. Fun movement on good holds, it was @hannahbreen88 on Big Daddy, V6 Night seshes are always a vibe at the New. Cool temps and dancing fireflies, there’s nothing better to do during a summer night than to sesh with the crew A day at Moores Photos: 1) @lightandary on Triple X😎 2) @camerobnright and Jemi🐶 3) @mcornettecook on the crimps ❄️ 4) @johnny_.jpg with the biscuits 😶 Stoked to have spent the first day of spring break with some amazing people. From sharing be Above the towers A panorama of Bryce Canyon back on a winter road trip through the Southwest a few years ago All hail 🙌 Summer sends w/ @skashton21 & the crew Back when temps were slightly warmer than what we would’ve like, taking a day to enjoy the outdoors is what we need to reset. Or just casually cruising V3 highballs works as well. Southeast Face, V4/5 w/ @matthewpetrinitz Day 1 of bouldering for the first time in Red Rock Canyon set the mood for the trip. From getting stoked on the rock quality to sharing beta with another group from out of town, this place is a gold mine o Hang ten on the high line 🤙 Couple more weeks till lake day shenanigans and good vibes Gross’s Roof, V11 w/ @filly.tea Southern sandstone is immaculate to climb on. This trip to Chattanooga showed me where my climbing currently is and where I should look to for my future endeavors. Stoked to have shared this trip with some old Blueridge days w/ @jessie_wence & @tobin.ford Constellation Chaos, V8 w/ @donovan_bender working the moves Stoke is always high whenever I’ve met up with Donny. From shenanigans at the crag to insanity at the basement (@tobin.ford @filly.tea), this dude is always up to something. Daybreak #leicam6 #provia100f Woke up early with @thebiggere to watch the start of the day. The subtle tranquility of this place was surreal as the colors bloomed across the sky and water. Earth has its moments and this sunrise did not disappoint. Peruvian Flake, V2 w/ @matthewpetrinitz Warm sunshine and highballs at the start of climbing season. Full Metal Brisket (5.15a/9a+) second ascent w/ @tyler.w.thompson I met Tyler a couple months ago in September at the New. These images were the first shots I took of him on Full Metal Brisket and I was blown away by how dialed he had this route. B Method in the Quartz, V13 w/ @isaac_dunk_climb Night session I on Progressive Guy, V10 w/ @filly.tea & @khuuvin First night at Red Rocks kick started a week of adventure of lost skin, beautiful landscapes, and sends. To top it off, what better way to start than to share beta and stoke with