Free climbing Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes or safety gear | 1st solo climb to top
2017 ж. 5 Мау.
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Alex Honnold climbs to the top of El Capitan without ropes. The achievement was documented by National Geographic Documentary Films.
If I train for several months I think I can watch this
This is one of the best KZhead comments I have ever read.
HAHAHAHA!......Well, then you're one up on me :-)
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@bethelman1I’m going to have to agree with you there.
Alex inspired me to climb the stairs without a hand on the railing. Some say it is unsustainable and eventually I'm going to fall. But it's not like I just go up unprepared. I have climbed those stairs using the railing many times. I know where all the good steps and holds are. I am careful to be sure I am able to down climb it if I get into an unsafe spot. When you have a certain level of skill, free stair solo looks more difficult than it really is. People are always asking my wife if she worries I will fall to my death or maybe to a bruise. Her reply is always the same: "It is his life and he has to choose his own path. But if he doesn't clean all that damn chalk off the stairs, I'm going to push him down myself."
Funniest comment goes to Simon!
Simon Cowell You facking Hipster, not funny!
Epic!!!!
Simon Cowell Name of the route: Stairway to Heaven 5.14d
Ha ha ha
One of the greatest athletic feats in human history! Climbed flawlessly! Congratulations on achieving a life long goal Alex! Amazing!
*And it only took him slightly less than 4 hours*
Adam Waugh its the greatest athletic feat ever the risk is death if he falls or slips
Throngdorr Mighty Some have jumped off half dome with parachutes but I think he hiked down to the nearest road?
hahahhaa "Climbed Flawlessly!" not really an option to have flaws on that one.
That face is only one side of the mountain, he could've hiked down the other side pretty easily
I'm a novice climber, but an experienced aviator. We have the same saying about their not being "bold and old" in the aviation world. I think it is true as a rule of thumb. There are always exceptions. I think Alex is obviously extremely talented and seems to be a great human being but I hope he retires from free soloing soon if not now. He is far from that of a dare devil and is well prepared and manages risks as best he can. That said, he cannot completely eliminate the risks he faces and eventually the odds will catch up with him. I don't want to see this happen to him. He has accomplished enough I think.
every climb is a new climb. therefore, if he approaches each climb with "beginners mind" his odds will NOT catch up to him.the human tendency to let ones guard down can be removed. read the amazing book "deep survival" by laurence gonzales. going into a present situation w a past paradigm is a recipe for disaster
He is following the steps of john bachar who died at 52 years old if i recall correctly falling from a mountain of this height in yosemite vallee. Those guys have something else
Indeed, its his life to live. He seems to be doing alright so far. But we all seem to know better. Let's cheer him on and the rest of us can worry about our 401K and risk analyses.
There is NO comparison! I am a GA pilot and have been for 45 years, and i expect I'd have a heart attack if I tried to climb a mountain with or without a rope! I have acrophobia and became a pilot to help with that fear. It did, but I won't go up in a glider again, I did once, and was scared the whole way without a motor under me! I can't even say I admire those who climb, "just because it is there" is not enough for me. I value my life too much! I love the freedom of flying but you really have to pay attention to a lot of things, it is challenging and I love that but it is far different than risking your life on the steep side of a mountain! I also dive, but I think there is more danger in the ocean than in the sky, as a general rule. Except for clear-air turbulence, you have a choice to avoid weather and most bad situations in the sky. (BTW, there are a lot more deaths today because everyone is concerned about their Go-Pro or taking a selfie when they should be giving their undivided attention to their dangerous situation, not the camera!)
robbelliii, Alex is obviously not afraid to die. He lives his life like he wants to.
I think i'll just stick to 10ft boulders.
Even 10 feet is high for me!
l a e s t h e t i c l I think I'll stick to the ground
happy guy 5ft boulders for me
You'll stick to this guy's balls? Must be sweaty.
@@charminxtra226 :(
It's my understanding that the way Honnold trains for a climb like this partly involves developing and memorizing choreographed moves during roped practice climbs, which he then executes while soloing. I also read that on the final practice climb, he and a climbing partner go over the route to inspect and clean all the holds. None of this is to say that final result isn't still amazing. I would say that the preparation going into it makes it even MORE amazing. The meticulous attention to every little technical detail is incredible. The knowledge and formal skills perfectly complement the incredibly high level of raw physical athleticism. Honnold even trains his mind to effectively process the instinctual and physical fear response so that his body can perform correctly in what would be overwhelmingly stressful situations for most of us.
i saw a video here on youtube about him, i think it was el torro, where he lived at the wall for over 3 weeks and climbed the route daily just to know it inside out.
"Overwhelmingly stressful situations for most of us" And that is putting it mildly !
Tolyngee this dude is known for free soloing some of the worlds hardest routes
He has done routes the first time free solo without training that was early then he smartinged up and now won't really do that said he was stupid to do that
@@kevinfairweather3661Overwhelming fear just to watch him do it ! 😅😅😅😅 Took me several days!
god what BAAAALLLS Im 64 and when I heard of this I could not believe it. This is a once in a lifetime shocker where someone does something that is unbelievable. NO TOPPING IT
shut the fuck up, kid
bucataru1977 Why don't you, You Fucking turd with a keyboard.
bucataru1977 what do you mean "kid?!" He's way older than your minecraft playing ass. So shut the fuck up and respect your elders.
you shut the fuck up, too, kid
hahaha, having fun, brother, these kids take it too serious these days
My hands get sweaty when i watch these. I hate heights.
Ninja k my knees buckle they get all shaky
Ha. As I read this, my hands were sweaty.
Mom's spaghetti
r/sweatypalms
Me too my hands are bad rn
Out of all of the extreme things out there, this unbelievable accomplishment is at the very top of the list! Alex Honnold is totally modest, unassuming, and down to earth which is rare and refreshing! Cant wait to watch the complete National Geographic coverage! Would be so cool to see a 3D IMAX film on this for us mortals! Am at a loss of words for what he did!
The most insane thing about this climb is how fucking difficult it actually is, if you're not a climber its hard to put it into perspective but line he climbed is rated at 5.12d, which is just insane.
Why didn't he do a 10? Sounds like a pussy to me.
what? at 10 is way easier than a 12d
Rick Smith right? Im pushing myself to the max on a 5.11c. This guy is cruising up this 5.12d
yea hahha one of the best artists ever
did he go up the nose?
These mountains and rock faces are beautiful and he pays tribute to that beauty by doing it this way laying his life on the line.
I was a joy to witness such a free-spirit on my TV last night. The morning after, I have already achieved more in the morning than I would do in a day, by climbing but not in a literal sense. I am inspired, and long may it last. Thank you Alex, you helped pull my finger out (as we English say). Best wishes to you and yours. Nigel. Its not how long you live, but how you live your life. 🏆
Alex, great job young man, you definitely have my admiration !!! thanks for letting us witness the huge feat.
I watched his documentary and that guy is a Legend! One of the most impressive climbs in history.🙌🏾
He actually did it, the absolute madman!
Wow, what a marvelous feat! I have spent quite a many hours gazing at this marvelous El Cap rocky mountain during my two trips to the Yosemite! Kudos to Alex Honnold for this record feat of solo climb to the top of El Cap in 3 hours 56 minutes! 👏🎉
Hands sweating just thinking about this...insane...congrats Alex!
This guy is the sickest dude I ever saw
I don't know if people who don't climb can grasp the magnitude of what he just did. This guy is like the Rembrandt of climbing, other guys pushed the limits and unfortunately are not here anymore. Amazing human beings like Dean Potter, Ueli Steck, John Bachar, Patrick Berhault just to name a few.
Comparing climbing to art is just ridiculous.
TheCoper COper why?
I just finished watching "Valley Uprising", and unfortunately am now aware of Dean Potters death, perhaps one more of many featured in that documentary. While watching that I learned about John Bachars death and it's just shocking how throughout admiring these seemingly invincible legends, that we forget the considerable amount of risk they're putting themselves in. Although they are the human pinnacle in the realm of rock climbing in talent and dedication, there are just so many ways they can die. I know jack shit about rock climbing but it's easy to realize that sometimes an untimely death ain't even because of a mistake you made. You put yourself at the mercy of the uncaring rock. It gives me shivers just imagining what must go through your mind when you suddenly realize your grip is lost and you are inevitably falling to your death. The end of your existence moments away. It's not like it hasn't crossed any professional rock climbers mind at one point. Still the thought alone is unsettling to say the least...
What you say is true. Interestingly during the 60 minutes interview when Alex Honnold was asked if he had any adrenaline while soloing he said "No. If I would feel adrenaline it means something just went horribly wrong".
I know Bridwell wasn't a free solo climber but, I'm actually a bit tore up about his death man. I mean, he lived one hell of a live but I hate seeing my idols fall....just means the clock is ticking for me!
It is his calling and boy does he achieve. Awesome, inspiring, epic. May God keep and protect you forever in his hands.
Alex Honnold should be rewarded for his extraordinary achievements and his genuine humility. I hope many companies will endorse him, for he is a very good role model for kids in his unique ways. His climbing skills are just remarkable!
Don't let this distract you from that fact that Mr.Krabbs sold Spongebobs soul for 69 cents.
What the actual fuck.
*62
Damn you’re right you’re right
I've heard of this guy before. Truly one of kind. Amazing!
Out of this world, breathtaking skill and bravery. Unbelievable, what a guy.
That's not bravery. That's stupidity.
Fack!!!!! Unbelievable!! I was there two days ago and I waked right up to El Cap and touched it. I cannot imagine climbing it at all, but without ropes is unfathomable
Unreal man, congrats on achieving your goal, crazy crazy feat
Alex you are in the Human Being Hall of Fame. Incredible feat, incredible mental and athletic achievement. This man is the Greatest. THE GREATEST. GREATEST.
eh, rather put people in that hall for such things as finding a cure to fatal or crippling diseases. Making fusion usable for our energy needs and so on. This climb actually accomplishes nothing. But it doesn't have to accomplish anything. We tend to try to make things grander than they are for some reason. Like those that climb Everest. Okay that's impressive but that's it.
Donnie Brasco why so mean?
Donnie Brasco I agree he wasn't crowning him king of the world.
You're trolling that's why. His achievement is a sporting one it's not curing diseases, he's not a scientist did you read the Title? :) His climb is out of this world, no need to knock it.
No, my dear internet friend; his climb is not "out of this world" -- his climb has been inspired from subterranean regions; on the top of his consciousness is a pure self-centeredness. Classical Alpinism, as a phenomena of the modern materialistic world (it is beyond mere sport!) is something different: he is rather, apart of his physical component, soul (artistic) and spiritual activity. Alpinism in his true essence is a kind of the "Search of the Lost Chord" (the Moody Blues)... ;;) I know very well what I am talking about: I have climbed the big rock- and ice-walls in the Central Alps, Dinaric Alps...
I've been so impressed with this story, that I am gonna try to climb a mango tree behind my house.
I just watched The Dawn Wall documentary an was amazed by Tommy and Kevin climbing that rock with ropes.....this is insane I am lost for words at Alex Honnold skills
Best free climber in history, hands down.
A brain imaging study was done on him, comparing him to other climbers. His amygdala does not activate, giving him an extremely high threshold for feeling fear. But he is very conscientious and careful, so that allows him to be successful at climbs like this (as opposed to just reckless and dead).
Hey, super interested in brain stuff like this- do you remember/ have a link to where you saw that!?
Maybe because the blood needed to activate that part of his brain is too busy maintaining his big balls!! Ok, seriously, that's crazy, there's no backup plan if things go awry...
He fear just like any of us, he just doesnt fear climbing. He said he doesnt like fight sport like mma. Put him in cage with someone and he is terrified and i would fight every ufc fighter rather than climb 20ft on that wall
Wow! Incredible! Absolutely incredible!
he is either a hero or a madman. He was probably asked a million times why he would climb the mountains... He answered "because it's there"
What an amazing achievement!! 👏
This will probably be the only time ever in eternity this feat will ever be done.it is truly special.
some people say he will fall and die someday, but if you look and observe him you can tell he is in control he knows his limitations and doesn't push his boundaries unlike some people they wanna see how far they can go with their ability or skills that's when you start to messed up and die..
thats what he said in one of his interviews. You can watch joe rogens podcast of him. he talks about himself. he says teh same thing he is not pushing more and more to point of failure. what he does is do it again and again to memorize every move and then do it.
The record for free climbing El Capitan is in no danger of being broken.
Hahaha touche' TMM.
It cant be broken only matched. There is way to top off Alex accomplisment and that is takin different route and that means 99% sure death since the harder routes are "outrageous" like Alex would say😂
Calculated risks are what race car drivers take; this is something entirely different. Not to go all mystical, but there is a transcendent aspect to this level of commitment, not just for the four hours but for the ten plus years of work, training, focus, over and over. He backed off the route last November, via fixed ropes for the NatGeo crew, so he is not just a crazed 'daredevil.' Even so, the only way he will join the rare small group of soloists who have lived to age well is to back away from the edge, literally and figuratively. You have to be perfect in hard soloing, and even then outside forces have a way of imposing, nature's answer to hubris.
The bravest mother in the world. Can be proud of her boy!
What a freaking legend. I aspire to his skill and courage.
He dead 😢
I already watched this badass documentary last night
2017 was like yesterday. We are in a renaissance. Great job. Just adds to the Legend of EL Capitan. they say its twice as big as the Sears Tower
The greatest living athlete of our time
My QUESTION is: WHY? How could anyone get thrill climbing in a very dangerous manner? This guy is crazy!
Dude created Breath of the Wild with his own hands
Marc and Alex the greatest climbers in history love them rip Marc
Incredible seeing the view above the immense redwoods..i climbed an uncharted area.on of the worlds largest waterfall...unbelievable views..the feeling of self worth and beyond
Duuuuude. You are true inspiration.
My hands are sweating so hard just watching this i would've fallen 10 feet in from the sweat thank goodness
I will believe aliens exist before I ever believe this is possible. He is incredible, it's incomprehensible.
That’s my boy Alex!
My palms were sweating just watching this, absolutely insane.
This guy needs to be more known hahah I mean really...... is he NOT the gnarliest person?? He's the definition of GNARLY!! What a strong mind he has
This made him the most elite athlete ever....take a min. And sit back and really think what it takes to do this. All the has to come Otto play at the same time and to maintain that at a super high level all the way through the climb to the finish line.
He may be the only person to ever get this done. Amazing. Very few folks will ever try this & some may die trying :|
I get a sick feeling deep in my legs just watching something like this, an innate fear of extreme heights.
Nothing can stop him, he's all the way up!
Dudes got a legendary crimp! Someday I’m hoping to make it to that point
I think no one can break his record. Amazing Alex
For him to risk his life and do that that is true motivation and truly he loves what he does
He’s crazy thank u That’s nerve wrecking
W O W ! ! !
If I trained for two years, I could watch this without sweating.
What a charismatic reporter
When you’ve seen Star Trek V one too many times:
I can’t believe he gets all this attention. I did the exact same climb 12 years ago. Only no cameras around and only my word to go by. Damn.
I have a heights phobia and my knees and stomach felt butterflies watching this.
"You don't tell your mom until after." This is very important!! My sons do the same (at my request), not telling me until after, about which rapids they are rafting or kayaking.
A lot of people came before him and paved the way (they didn't free solo it though). Royal Robbins was one of them and he recently passed away. Incredible feat for A.Honnold! I. Annoy believe someone. An climb this thing!
This man's insurance premiums must be insane
Well done Alex!
The magnitude of this achievement can't be overstated. This might be the greatest athletic achievement in the history of mankind. If you set out today with the goal of walking on the moon, you would have a greater chance. If you set out today with the goal of winning Wimbledon, your chances would be higher. If you set out to run a sub 4 minute mile, the odds would be better. This simply borders on the virtually impossible. If you've ever looked up that wall, you know. And now in June 2018, Honnold and Caldwell, with ropes, went up the nose route of el cap in less than two hours to smash another record.
My hands are so sweaty I can't even scroll through comments
There is literally no amount of money that would let me do this
Hi, when does this full documentary is coming up? I've heard, it was filmed by the BBC. Thanks for answer. i'm very interested in the Blu-Ray/DVD...
Este hombre es un místico, mis respetos
Why is there since now no longer film about the solo of Alex Honnold at Freerider? I have been waiting for it for a long time...!!! Can anybody tell me, whether there IS such a film - and I only did not notice it??? Thanks!!!!
Watched him do the climb last night.........the positions that Dude was in, totally insane.
Insane! Do u rest a Moment in the big crack?
i couldn't even imagine to be the cameraman of the Nat Geo that was filming it ... ALEX is amazing
That he free solo's 5,12d's ins incomprehensible to me. I'm amazed Nat Geo was willing to film this. One slip and they are part of legacy of death defying thrill seeking,..using their 130 history of exploration to sell a game of gravity one upmanship that someone is going to die trying to copy. That said it is an astounding feat.
I've been there several years ago and the cliff is no joke.
This guy inspired me to get over the fear of heights
I've jumped from an airplane at 12,000 feet that was nothing compared to this guy! You got balls buddy -congrates ! 😎
very very inspiring
Alex Honnold's name will go down in history to solo El Capitan in the climbing and mountaineering world. Like Sir Edmund Hilary, the first to summit Mt. Everest.
Greetings, Captain. I do not believe you realize the gravity of your situation.
ym2612 on the contrary... gravity is foremost on my mind
Alex you are Amazing 👍
I went to Yosemite and saw el capitan and I was so scared when I saw people standing at the top
There is a big moon bounce at the bottom of El Capitan that will save him if he falls
I just went there today and man its like the best place I've been ever
Man spent his whole life Conquering.
His mental strength is simply out of this world. He is an American pride.
Fantastic 👍 Brilliant 👏
That looks real safe.
I have climbed the El Capitan also. Without any safetygear ofcorse but I did it upside down so to speak with my head pointing down and feet pointing Up. Took about an hour or so. But its no big deal really. I climbed Before I could talk or walk.
Kids probably a genius.
This guy out did Felix Baumgartners Red Bull Sratos deal...@ least he had a parachute. Hats off, but it still strikes me as beyond crazy...more like nuts.
“I look down from time to time to enjoy the view” lol 😆 this dude is unbelievable. I can’t even look down from our balcony @30th floor. Hope he’ll be in pages of our Guinness book or any book for next generations to see. Give him ropes please.. he’s proven enough. We need him alive lol 😝
I can do that. I just don't want to
That made me laugh out loud for real, lol. Thanks for the smile :)
i don't think you can solo Al cap even if you wanted to
So many people on KZhead haven't heard of a joke or sarcasm.
Lol
brags
It took me several days to watch him do it - just a minute or two, each day (I am serious).... Did not dare to watch more than that 😅😅