Now at the start of his rapidspeed crosscountry book tour, which is coming to. A good reminder that there are 1 billion people on earth without access to power and that we should be doing something about it. Professional climber and longtime vanlifer alex honnold gives us a tour through the upgraded 2016 dodge ram promaster that he calls home. Alex honnold, whose freesolo ascents of the worlds most impressive big walls have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world, spoke at a book signing for his memoir.
I loved this book i wish i could give a copy to everyone in. Author and festival friend david roberts attends one of the most popular world tour screenings in north america in boone, north carolina to talk with his alone on the wall coauthor alex honnold on stage. Adventure rock climber alex honnold on mindset, progression. Alex honnold and david roberts celebrate their book at the banff mountain film festival world tour in boone, nc. The night before the launch of his first book tour, a monthlong sprint through 20 cities across the u. But an october 2018 oped in the new york times might have summed it up best. I first learned of alex honnolds feats of climbing through the short film by the same name as this book. Legendary rock climber alex honnolds vegetarian diet youtube.
Alexander honnold born august 17, 1985 is an american rock climber best known for his free. Honnold met sanni mccandless at a book signing in 2015. Boone, nc boston, ma boulder, co brevard, nc burlington, vt camden. Worldrenowned rock climber alex honnold returns to. In free solo, the climber does not use any ropes or protective gear but relies only on physical and mental strength. Alex honnold rocked the british climbing community by joining the bmc for three events across the uk. Jun 10, 2018 the phenomenal spirit of alex honnold. He upgraded to a new van in 2016, a dodge ram promaster. Codirected with jimmy chin, the film offers an intimate, unflinching portrait of rock climber alex honnold, as he prepares for and then achieves his lifelong dream. Alex honnold casually climbed a rock higher than the worlds tallest building. The trip last fall to the southwest african country was partclimbing adventure and. Along the way, they would summit all 15 of californias 14,000 ft peaks, freesoloing any technical routes they encountered.
Alex honnold alone on the wall is a phenomenal book from a phenomenal adventurer. Conversations with michael gervais instantly on your tablet, phone or browser no. The rope went through the device his belayer was using. Jan 03, 2016 for famed rock climber, a big break that thankfully wasnt literal alex honnold has scaled the sheer face of half dome in yosemite, calif. Theres always time for questions, and ill gladly sign books if anyone wants me to though its quite a nice looking book without my scribbles. Awardwinning filmmaker elizabeth chai vasarhelyi is the director and producer of free solo, from national geographic documentary films. He fell a short distance and fractured two vertebrae. Nov 10, 2015 the night before the launch of his first book tour, a monthlong sprint through 20 cities across the u. Alex honnold is considered a near mythic figure in the rock climbing world. I first learned of alex honnold s feats of climbing through the short film by the same name as this book.
Behind the scenes of alex honnolds body issue shoot 4. Yesterday i successfully completed the first oscars9a link up going to the oscars and climbing 14d in the same year. Rob jensen companys book signing with alex honnold youtube. Its from our first finding mastery live recorded at the usc performance science institute. Alex honnold is a worldclass american rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls. Jul 10, 2016 now at the start of his rapidspeed crosscountry book tour, which is coming to seattle on november 19 and december 3, rootsrated got the chance to talk with honnold about writing alone on the wall, his biggest climbs, and whether he ever still gets scared while climbing. Honnold was in the district for the first stop of his fivecity speaking tour about his expedition to angola.
Alex honnold, author of alone on the wall, on librarything. Honnold is one of the top freesolo climbers in the world. Why this recordbreaking pro climber is devoting himself to. Alex honnold tells his story in alone on the wall gearjunkie. This book provides a deeper look into the journey that brought him to the public spotlight and the epic feats of adventuring he has completed since. As the movie open, we see alex in the later stage of that climb, and the images immediately will cause you to gasp.
Yet honnold ended up scared, really scared, on corrugation corner. At some point in my climbing career, i lost count of the climbers id known who died, and realized id gotten what i could out of it, and it was time to move on. Theres more to alex honnold than free soloing outside online. Photos of free solo climber alex honnolds most epic routes. Nov 05, 2015 david roberts is the awardwinning author of twentynine books about mountaineering, exploration, and anthropology.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Dates and locations of book presentations, where ill show photos and tell stories about cerro torres wild history. Now at the start of his rapidspeed crosscountry book tour, which is coming to seattle on november 19 and december 3, rootsrated got the chance to talk with honnold about writing alone on the wall, his biggest climbs, and whether he ever still gets. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Sanni and her relationship with honnold feature prominently in free solo. Earlier this year, alex honnold upgraded from the 2002 ford econoline e150 to a 2016 dodge ram promaster. As far as celebrity goes, alex honnolds seems a bit unlikely. Finally i commit, and once i start theres only complete focus. Jul 10, 2016 pro climber alex honnold is best known these days for his freesolo climbing alone, without ropes or any other anchored safety gear. Take a tour of alex honnolds new van climbing magazine. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Synnott aims to scale bestseller list with new book local. Alex is a professional rock climber, best known for his ropeless ascents of some of the worlds biggest rock walls.
An interview with climber alex honnold about fear and death. In this clip, filmed by jimmy chin for a national geographic documentary, honnold works his way up the routes 26th pitch. The heartstopping climbs of alex honnold the new york times. Discover the best boston massachusetts travel books in best sellers. May 15, 2017 earlier this year, alex honnold upgraded from the 2002 ford econoline e150 to a 2016 dodge ram promaster. The first video of alex honnolds freerider free solo. I hope you live through this and can use your incredible mental toughness to do great things in your life. Seattle seahawks head coach, pete carroll, usc executive director for. Alex honnold just turned 30 years old, but hes already a climbing legend. Alex honnold is one of the worlds best free solo climbers, he scales impossible rock faces without ropes, pitons or any support of any kind.
Filming mountain climber alex honnold 60 minutes had 14 cameras rolling the day alex honnold tackled the sheer mountain face of sentinel in yosemite. Explore books by alex honnold with our selection at. In 2016, she performed a scan of alex honnolds brain. Mar 02, 2016 honnold was in the district for the first stop of his fivecity speaking tour about his expedition to angola. David roberts is the awardwinning author of twentynine books about mountaineering, exploration, and anthropology. Author and festival friend david roberts attends one of the most popular world tour screenings in north america in boone. Well talk with rock climbing superstar alex honnold about his record breaking. The book recounts honnolds biggest projects, from the 2007 backtoback solo of the rostrum and astroman in yosemite that initially caught the attention of the. If i get an adrenaline rush, it means that something has gone horribly wrong.
What is there to say other than this is a frequently reported accident. On this date in 1985, rock climber alex honnold was born in sacramento, california. His recent book alone on the wall, coauthored with rock climber alex honnold, was the basis for the oscarwinning film free solo. Jun 06, 2017 on june 3, alex honnold made climbing history when he free soloed freerider vi, 5. You may have seen him on the cover of national geographic, or in a segment of 60 minutes, or in one of the various films made about him.
Free solo with deathdefying rock climber alex honnold on point. The only thing that exists is the rock around me and the next few moves of climbing. To celebrate our recent sellout alex honnold tour, the latest bmc t shirt design is inspired by the wonders of yosemite. Listen to adventure rock climber alex honnold on mindset, progression, pressure by finding mastery. Alone on the wall is a phenomenal book from a phenomenal adventurer. Interview with alex honnold and cedar wright ny ski blog. He once filled out a similar questionnaire at an outdoors industry show, in which the question about whether he would ever consider rock climbing was illustrated by a photo of. Jul 06, 2017 20 little known facts about alex honnold.
At the shows, weve got rockstar alex honnold mixed in with our ambassador team. From fierce competitors to relentless adventurers, our athletes embody the north face mantra, never stop exploring. At 31, hes become the first person to climb yosemites half dome and moonlight buttress without any. Nowhere in the fear center of honnolds brain could the neuroscientist spot activity.
The honnold foundation is an extension of that ethic. As a matter of principle and practicality, alex lives as simply as possible. Last year, proclimbers alex honnold and cedar wright switched gears, embarking on their first bike tour, the sufferfest. Sep 15, 2014 finally i commit, and once i start theres only complete focus. Alex honnold is a professional adventure rock climber whose audacious free solo ascents of americas biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized. David roberts is the awardwinning author of thirty books about mountaineering, exploration, and anthropology. The two met in seattle years ago, when she attended one of his book signings. Alex honnold is a professional adventure rock climber whose audacious freesolo ascents of americas biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized. Alex honnold casually climbed a rock higher than the worlds. We then go back to spring 2016, when alex is doing a book tour and comments about why he does what he does. Meet the north face athlete team of rock climbers, snowboarders, skiers, runners, and outdoor explorers. Thats why we cant wait for alex to get here and for the fun to start. Preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. F ifteen miles outside yosemite valley, a beeping iphone alarm awakened alex honnold at 4 a.
Alex honnold im going to be doing a speaker series for. Apr 01, 2020 discover the best boston massachusetts travel books in best sellers. Pro climber alex honnold is best known these days for his freesolo climbing alone, without ropes or any other anchored safety gear. A trip to angola, virgin climbing territory, to scale peaks that have never been attempted. Synnott tells the story in the context of his 10year friendship with fellow north face extreme climbing team member alex honnold. Mar 31, 2016 author and festival friend david roberts attends one of the most popular world tour screenings in north america in boone, north carolina to talk with his alone on the wall coauthor alex honnold on stage.
The book climaxes with honnolds unprecedented, almost unimaginable feat. For famed rock climber, a big break that thankfully wasnt. Alone on the wall by alex honnold with david roberts sportsmemoir october 4, 2016 a 30yearold climbing phenomenon, alex honnold pushes the limits of free soloing beyond anything previously attempted, as he climbs without a rope, without a partner, and without any gear to attach himself to the wall. On december 25, 2019, honnold announced, via social media, that he and mccandless are engaged. On june 3, alex honnold made climbing history when he free soloed freerider vi, 5. An inside look at alex honnolds adventure van outside. Taking on the world tour with my coauthor, alex honnold banff. Which is a big part of why i started the honnold foundation. Taking on the world tour with my coauthor, alex honnold.