If you can’t get enough of Alex Honnold talking about free soloing El Capitan, than this video is for you. In it, the climber shares his thoughts on his magnificent climb from 2017 up the most iconic rock face in the world, without the use of ropes, a harness, or any other safety equipment. As usual, the conversation turns towards the risks and dangers involved with this harrowing, high-stakes sport.
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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