Free Solo: A Journey to the Edge
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-winning documentary “Free Solo,” showcases the ultimate combination of physical prowess and mental control.
What is Free Soloing?
Free soloing means climbing without any ropes, harnesses, or protective equipment. It’s just the climber and the rock face. While incredibly dangerous, it represents pure climbing in its most elemental form.
The El Capitan Challenge
El Capitan’s 3,000-foot vertical granite face has challenged the world’s best climbers for generations. Honnold’s free solo ascent via the Freerider route took years of preparation and less than four hours to complete.