Free solo climbing (or free soloing) is a form of rock climbing where the climber (or free soloist) climbs on technical terrain without ropes or any form of protective equipment — they are allowed to use …

2 days ago · A prolific former free soloist reflects on a formative moment, as well as the history and evolution of climbing without a rope.

Jul 5, 2024 · What is free soloing? Our climbing expert looks into its history, considers how dangerous it is and explains what sets it apart from free climbing

7 hours ago · 'Free Solo' star Alex Honnold will climb the sky-scraping Taipei 101 without any ropes or gear live on Netflix this Friday. Here's everything to know about the nail-biting event.

Nov 16, 2023 · Free solo climbing, or free soloing, is the practice of climbing rock or ice without a rope. In the case of rock climbing, free soloists use only their hands, rock shoes, and sometimes climbing …

16 hours ago · Alex Honnold plans to climb Taipei 101 in his signature free solo style without ropes or protective gear

Free solo climbing is, in its simplest form, rock climbing stripped down to its raw essentials: just the climber, their climbing shoes, chalk and the rock. In this purest and most minimalist style of climbing …

Jun 11, 2025 · Free solo climbing involves ascending rock faces using only hands and feet, without any form of artificial aid or protection. The only equipment typically used are climbing shoes and chalk to …

Sep 21, 2023 · Check out some of the world's most legendary, frightening, and ground-breaking free solos of all time. There are few more daring and death-defying feats in the world than free soloing -...

2 days ago · If you’re new to climbing, Honnold is one of the most accomplished trad climbers ever, with dozens of awe-inspiring free-solos, alpine first ascents, and hard trad climbs. In 2017, he free-soloed …