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How old was Alex Honnold when he climbed El Capitan

Alex Honnold was 33 years old in June 2017 when he completed the first free solo ascent of El Capitan's Freerider route on The Nose . Honnold rehearsed the approximately 3,000-f...

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Free Solo: The Film, the Climb, and Its Lasting Impact

Free solo refers to climbing steep rock terrain without ropes, harnesses, or protective gear, making a fall potentially fatal. The 2018 documentary Free Solo, directed by Elizab...

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