BURSTAlex Honnold, widely regarded as one of the greatest free solo climbers of all time, sat down with Wired to discuss climbing. He covered a range of topics, including free soloing with a parachute and the importance of three points of contact. He also reflected on his biggest climbing mistakes, offering insight into the mental focus required to tackle challenging routes.
The conversation quickly shifted to the mental side of the sport, as Honnold outlined how he calms his nerves, reaches a flow state, and pushes personal limits, recounting some of his scariest climbing moments. He detailed his training routines and what fills his climbing bag. On progress and technology, he weighed in on climbing apps and drones.
Honnold also reflected on the broader climbing culture, including the prospect of someone else free soloing El Cap. He touched on listening to music on climbs and role models, and much more in the 20-minute talk, which you can watch below. If you don’t already, follow Honnold on Instagram for regular updates on his adventures.
Honnold on Wired
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