Alone on the wall
by Alex Honnold · first published 2015
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"The extreme climber famed for his solo ascents without ropes, partners or gear describes his seven most significant achievements, including a free-solo climb up Mexico's Sendero Luminoso and the Fitz Traverse ascent in Patagonia,"--NoveList.
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Seconded! Valley Uprising is worth watching (and available on Netflix in loads of countries, not just the US) I just finished Alex Honnold's book (Alone on the Wall) and it's a fun read. Gives you a bit of backstory to the media frenzy that surrounds him at times. In terms of videos, the Reel Rock film tour is amazing. They cover some really awesome climbs. And…
on “Czech climber Adam Ondra has conquered the Dawn Wall in record time” ↗1. Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen It's a fun read, and got me inspired to run my first ultra marathon. 2. Alone on the Wall Inspiring stories about this amazing rock climber Alex Honnold, as told by himself and one other experienced climber. You get a little insight into what makes him tick.
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2017?” ↗I guess watching the film ('free solo' is the one you mention) is the lowest effort way of getting his perspective and I recommend the film. For a deeper dive, the book "Alone on the wall" is a good read and I recommend it. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36531127-alone-on-the-wa..., although that said the book might be less appealing to someone who 'knows nothing about climbing' and…
on “Alex Honnold completes Taipei 101 skyscraper climb without ropes or safety net” ↗Anyone who questions foobarbecue should read Alex's book 'Alone on the Wall'. It gives you a different perspective on him than this article.
on “The Strange Brain of the World’s Greatest Solo Climber (2016)” ↗