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No Ropes, No Limits: Alex Honnold Climbs Taipei 101 Live
17 Jan
Summary
- Alex Honnold will free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper live on Netflix.
- The climb will take place without ropes or safety nets on January 23.
- Honnold hopes viewers appreciate the beauty and joy of the extreme experience.
Prepare for a live broadcast that promises unparalleled suspense as Alex Honnold, the legendary free solo climber, tackles the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. This daring feat, scheduled for Friday, January 23, will be streamed live on Netflix, offering viewers a heart-stopping view of Honnold's climb up the 508-meter structure.
Honnold, known for his Oscar-winning documentary 'Free Solo,' embraces this unique opportunity to scale a man-made edifice, a rarity compared to his usual natural rock climbs. He expressed excitement about the chance, emphasizing the rare opportunity to gain permission and ascend such a prominent building.
He anticipates viewers will be on the edge of their seats but hopes they can also appreciate the profound beauty and joy derived from the experience, seeing it as more than just an extreme sport. The broadcast will be hosted by Elle Duncan, with analysis from notable figures like Emily Harrington and Mark Rober.
