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Alex Honnold is one of those individuals who is literally at the top of their chosen avocation. The only climbing I've done was on a rock wall at sea on a RCCL
by wallflower 12y ago
Alex Honnold is one of those individuals who is literally at the top of their chosen avocation. The only climbing I've done was on a rock wall at sea on a RCCL cruise ship - and I swear they rigged it by 'pulling' up the weaker climbers (like me).
Excellent article about Alex Honnold that I submitted months ago and fell into the canyon. Makes you realize that fear is just a construct that can be minimized.
http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/rock-climbing/No-Strings-Attached.html http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/rock...
- MrBuddyCasino 12y agoRarely do I get sweaty palms just by reading a text. But Honnold on that ledge, that was like watching some russian kid doing stupid things on a high rise on Youtube. I hope hes not gonna fall too soon...
- Intermernet 12y agoAs a climber for the past 25 years, I have mixed feelings about Alex Honnold. He's incredibly talented, very humble, and definitely destined to be a name remembered in climbing history. Unfortunately, I have a horrible feeling his name will be remembered along side John Bachar and Derek Hersey. Free soloists, no matter how skilled, are living a dangerous life. I used to solo in my younger days, until I had a hold break off around 100m off the deck at Arapiles. It's not you that kills you, it's nature. I really hope he lives to a ripe old age and continues to push the limits, but I also hope he does it in a way that doesn't involve playing Russian Roulette with rock.