TheElectricCompany Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Feel free to argue about the risk of such a venture, but I don't think he gives a damn. Incredible feat in the outdoor world. Complete article - http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/05/531584651/alex-honnold-scales-el-capitan-without-ropes-and-the-climbing-world-reels Alex Honnold has shocked the sport of climbing by reaching the peak of El Capitan without using ropes, climbing one of the world's largest monoliths in less than four hours with little gear other than a bag of chalk. "So stoked to realize a life dream today," Honnold wrote on Facebook on Saturday. He shared a photo of himself on the Yosemite National Park landmark taken by Jimmy Chin of National Geographic, which is basing a new documentary on Saturday's climb. "Speechless," wrote the American Alpine Journal in its response to the news that Honnold had tackled the imposing 3,000-foot granite wall in a "free-solo," ascent, climbing alone and without safety gear. Honnold raced up the wall in 3 hours and 56 minutes, prompting Alpinist magazine to say, "This is indisputably the greatest free solo of all time. Congratulations, Alex!" Edited June 5, 2017 by Just Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Wow... All I have to say is that one has to be an extremely confident person and have a firm understanding of physics so they can use it to their benefit (not falling). I get dizzy just looking @ that pic! Ha! Oh... And have a good inner ear thing going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 That doesn't look like Marshawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/ng-adventure/adv-beyond-the-edge-honnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Beast mode is a state of mind, Marshawn be the first to tell you that! More pics http://elcapreport.com/content/elcap-report-6317-special-edition-honnold-free-solo-elcap Edited June 5, 2017 by TheElectricCompany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Wow... All I have to say is that one has to be an extremely confident person and have a firm understanding of physics so they can use it to their benefit (not falling). I get dizzy just looking @ that pic! Ha! Oh... And have a good inner ear thing going? I'm extremely confident with a firm understanding of physics. And I can barely climb stairs. So I'm thinking maybe there's a little more to it. Feel free to argue about the risk of such a venture, but I don't think he gives a damn. Incredible feat in the outdoor world. http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/05/531584651/alex-honnold-scales-el-capitan-without-ropes-and-the-climbing-world-reels I'm less impressed by the climb than by the preparation that must have gone in to it. How the hell do you train for that sort of climb, to the point where you can say "Yeah, I'm ready for a free, solo, speed-climb of El Capitan!" That's the video I want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I'm extremely confident with a firm understanding of physics. And I can barely climb stairs. So I'm thinking maybe there's a little more to it. I'm less impressed by the climb than by the preparation that must have gone in to it. How the hell do you train for that sort of climb, to the point where you can say "Yeah, I'm ready for a free, solo, speed-climb of El Capitan!" That's the video I want to see. 2 parts physics and 1 part Idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) I'm extremely confident with a firm understanding of physics. And I can barely climb stairs. So I'm thinking maybe there's a little more to it. I'm less impressed by the climb than by the preparation that must have gone in to it. How the hell do you train for that sort of climb, to the point where you can say "Yeah, I'm ready for a free, solo, speed-climb of El Capitan!" That's the video I want to see. Not confident enough to try. Why don't you try! So, no, you aren't confident. :-) Edited June 5, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Not confident enough to try. Why don't you try! So, no, you aren't confident. :-) I'm very confident. I'm more confident in gravity, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I'm very confident. I'm more confident in gravity, however. Touche! :-) Always keep THREE holds. That should get you up the first 100 feet. From there, let physics and your big, tippy head take over. You'll be fine. Text us when you get to the bottom. Pics or it didn't happen! :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I've never been that drunk or that high to ever try something like that ... and I never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Wasn't El Capitan suppose to be "unclimbable" even with ropes, cams, cages, or whatever they use for protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well, you definitely have to be fully committed to pull something like that off. No turning around at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well, you definitely have to be fully committed to pull something like that off. No turning around at that point. Ah, come on! They have the helo on standby! Now, if this was 1917, I would (and of course he) would be a little bit more worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) Wasn't El Capitan suppose to be "unclimbable" even with ropes, cams, cages, or whatever they use for protection? Yes - but that was said about lots of big peaks. Edited June 6, 2017 by TheElectricCompany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Yes - but that was said about lots of big peaks. Also: Corbet's Couloir (Jackson Hole) comes to mind, first skiable in 1967. Now ski tech has it that almost every Tom, Dick, and Harry can take the leap and hard right into the couloir and come out alive: Just imagine jumping into that with a pair of straight 210's and leather boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Also: Corbet's Couloir (Jackson Hole) comes to mind, first skiable in 1967. Now ski tech has it that almost every Tom, Dick, and Harry can take the leap and hard right into the couloir and come out alive: Just imagine jumping into that with a pair of straight 210's and leather boats. The leap depends on snowpack. The dry years it's ridiculous, the deep years it's just a steep ramp. Lots of guys side slip it. I'm more of a Crested Butte then Jackson fan. The terrain there is out of this world. Anywhere else it be roped off. Stuff like Toilet Bowl, Dead End and Cesspool are freaking widowmakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I'm very confident. I'm more confident in gravity, however. Gravity will never let you down. Pull you down, yes, but never will it let you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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