Last month the world was stunned by Alex Honnold’s free solo ascent of El Cap, which just might be the most impressive accomplishment in rock climbing ever. But Honnold isn’t the only one who climbs without the use of ropes. In this video, we travel to South Africa to follow Matt Bush as he free solos Paarl Mountain, another tough granite dome not unlike those found in Yosemite.
You’ll marvel as Matt puts on quite a display of strength, stamina, and skill, all while telling us about the zen of climbing in a style that leaves little room for error.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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