Renowned for his free solo ascents, Alex Honnold is one of the most celebrated climbers in the world, known for his innovative techniques and daring climbs.
Articles Featuring Alex Honnold
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Extreme Sports
Rope-Free Highlining Over Active Volcanoes: Maturity or Crisis in Adventure Sports?
Highlining over an active volcano without a rope is either the sport's most breathtaking expression of human audacity —...
Extreme Sports
Slacklining Between Skyscrapers Is Legal Somewhere. Should It Be Anywhere?
Someone, somewhere, is legally walking a tightrope between skyscrapers right now — and the debate over whether any city...
Extreme Sports
Free Solo Climbing Has a Film Problem: When the Camera Shows Up, Is It Still Extreme?
Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan alone, no ropes, no safety net. There was also a film crew. Somewhere in that sentence l...
Extreme Sports
Is Free Solo Climbing a Sport or a Death Wish? Climbers Disagree
Is Free Solo Climbing a Sport or a Death Wish? Climbers Disagree Opening Question Is free solo climbing a thrilling sp...