Alex Honnold climbs El Capitan without a rope or safety equipment, becoming the first person to free solo the route. The climber is the first person to reach the top of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot...

Alex Honnold (born August 17, 1985) is an American rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls. Honnold rose to worldwide fame in June 2017 when he became the first person to free …

Honnold redefined the sport in 2017 by free soloing El Capitan, a monumental feat. No ropes, no harness, just him against the rock. This legendary climb sets the bar for the sport. But what...

May 25, 2024 · Explore the ultimate guide to climbing El Capitan with essential tips and insights into El Capitan routes. Get all you need to know for an epic ascent. Gain valuable insights into route …

Mar 18, 2025 · El Capitan’s cliff has been the ultimate challenge for climbers for decades, but to attempt it without any safety equipment is to accept a level of risk that borders on the unimaginable. Honnold …

Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in climbing history. This groundbreaking ascent, captured in the Oscar …

Oct 14, 2025 · Prepare to understand what makes Freerider a true test of free-climbing prowess. This section delves into the fundamental details of the Freerider route, defining its scope, key …

Jun 3, 2025 · Eight years ago today, on June 3, 2017, Honnold became the first climber to free-solo El Capitan in Yosemite via the 30-pitch Freerider. His free-solo took three hours and 56 minutes. By …

On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold became the first person ever to free solo El Capitan, a vertical rock formation rising almost 3000 feet above the valley floor in Yosemite.

Alex Honnold climbs to the top of El Capitan without ropes. The achievement was documented by National Geographic Documentary Films.