Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Climb: An Astonishing Feat of Free Solo Climbing
Following a weather delay, Alex Honnold successfully free soloed Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot skyscraper, marking the tallest urban free solo climb in history. The ascent took approximately one hour and 31 minutes and 34 seconds, and was filmed for live broadcast with commentary provided by Emily Harrington. While the climb was not the most challenging in urban free solo history according to climbing standards, it drew both excitement and scrutiny, highlighting the inherent risks and Honnold’s willingness to pursue such unique opportunities. Ultimately, Honnold’s accomplishment on January 24th solidified his place in climbing history.
John Q. Hosedrinker