Alex Honnold (born August 17, 1985) is an American rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls.

Jan 17, 2026 · Alex Honnold (born August 17, 1985, Sacramento, California, U.S.) is an American professional big-wall rock climber known for his daring free solo (climbing without the aid of ropes) …

8 hours ago · American rock climber Alex Honnold has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment.

Alex Honnold is a professional adventure rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world.

Dec 20, 2025 · Alex Honnold breaks down his Skyscraper Live climb of Taipei 101 — from the “bamboo boxes” to how he manages fear, fatigue, and the risks of a 101-story free solo.

17 hours ago · Alex Honnold will climb the Taipei 101 building in the live Netflix special ‘Skyscraper Live.’ Learn about Honnold, his other stunts, and how to watch.

8 hours ago · Alex Honnold’s Free Solo climb of Taipei 101 was a smash hit. The American climber scaled the building without ropes or safety gear in 1:35. What a thrilling event, live on Netflix.