What's important to Alex besides dangling from cliffs? In this short, filmed at his home in Sacramento, Alex gives us a completely new perspective on his life. Presented by www.stridehealt...
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@bilvotel31195 жыл бұрын
"I hope my thirties will be a little more stable" - > Free solos El Capitan
@tobiasbrunner47204 жыл бұрын
Took me a while to realize the video was shot before that...
@josedacunhafilho4 жыл бұрын
And the Fitz traverse
@connorcmedia3 жыл бұрын
I was like oh shoooot
@lauren44345 жыл бұрын
in 2015 He was depressed and down about having no prospects, no immediate climbing plans . . . . and 3 years later he free-solo's El Capitan.. Mind blowing . . . . . One can learn so much from this guy.
@grantsomething5 жыл бұрын
Hes the coolest of all time
@daedalron5 жыл бұрын
2 years later actually, he free soloed El Cap in june 2017.
@grantsomething5 жыл бұрын
no way
@daedalron5 жыл бұрын
@@grantsomething The movie Free Solo only got out in 2018 because there was a lot of editing to do (since they had more than 2 years of footage), but the actual climb happened on June 3rd, 2017.
@tennisCharlzz5 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of climbers hide what they plan to do. In Free Solo, Alex said he'd thought about climbing El Capitan for 7-8 years, so he was probably thinking about it despite saying he had no plans.
@philipalexander87157 жыл бұрын
This guy is so beautiful; philosophy, lifestyle, balance. I'm tuned in.
@jamesmonroe30435 жыл бұрын
That is LITERALLY the Gayest thing I have ever read!!!
@studio3ten5 жыл бұрын
so well said
@jamesmonroe30435 жыл бұрын
@@studio3ten Thank you... I'm sure Phillip likes to "balance" f'ing dudes & chix. Although after reading his comment, he may want to focus less on the dudes.
@studio3ten5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmonroe3043 if that is the gayest thing you ever read you will probably need to live several life times to figure this out - becuase what Philip said was spot on - and it may have just went over your head which is fine we are all on our own paths. :) cheers :)
@ingracebyfaith5 жыл бұрын
when humans idolize narcissism.. it is the end of the world.
@EducatedPsycho954 жыл бұрын
Such a kind and wholesome human being.
@sofifi035 жыл бұрын
alex is one of those people that can make you feel so human, he was depressed when this video was made and then he completed one of his greatest accomplishments a few years later and he’s so amazing for it
@AirmanRitchie8 жыл бұрын
such a cool dude. I dont even climb and i want to meet him.
@DAngeloDino5 жыл бұрын
What is a common theme here is he is humble, hard working and dedicated. Sort of the basics of a fulfilling life in whatever success means to you. Also, preparation is as well in his mix of traits. In the preparing for El Cap, he spent 2 years scouring that face and doing his HW to the max degree in order to be successful; that is discipline defined. Very impressive for a young man. I recently tore my ACL while a work, and am looking for ways to stay motivated while out of a job I love, these video segments are a life saver. Thank you.
@haddonfieldradio6665 жыл бұрын
I love his perpetual bedhead.
@stroys70615 жыл бұрын
A DEMON’S TWIST RUSTS And the fact that he doesn’t have a bed - just flops on the floor.
@the4thcoiro8 жыл бұрын
Killer video. Really cool to see an admired athlete being down-to-earth and talking about life
@teejay32728 жыл бұрын
Mentioning the risks that others take with their lives through things like poor diet and lack of exercise while they point fingers at those who push boundaries was right on the money. My Dad died young too. I'm a backpacker and would love nothing more than to take my Mom with me. For decades she walked many miles a day but was recently hit with a nerve condition brought on by the polio she had as a kid. That hurts me even though she's just glad she took advantage of what she had when she could. When I'm suffering on a trail I try to think about how many people would love the opportunity to see what I'm able to see in nature. The older person, that kid in a wheelchair, the person who is developmentally disabled. Don't need much more inspiration to keep going than that. Thanks for shooting and sharing this one. Honnold has it going on.
@charlesbromberick42472 жыл бұрын
Our world is so lucky to have an Alex, who without a single gram of guile, demonstrates that simplicity and greatness can go hand-in-hand.
@motley3313 жыл бұрын
I'm so much older than this guy ... and yet he makes me smile and laugh to myself. He is one chill dude.
@ST-kr7hz6 жыл бұрын
I love his positivity, self reliance and determination. Super inspiring athlete.
@neilrichard60928 жыл бұрын
I am a fan from Florida. i went to Yosemite and Zion after watching Alone on the Wall. Would have probably never gone if it was not for Alex. I had to see for myself. It is my favorite documentary.
@warlocksarewatching8 жыл бұрын
I've noticed after watching a bunch of videos featuring him that he doesn't blink very much. It's almost as if he's in this weird zone 100% of the time.
@JIMJAMSC8 жыл бұрын
+Not Totally Unfunny -I think from his eyes he is a reptilian shapeshifter.
@tomhegean66698 жыл бұрын
It's called being Focus
@vm20826 жыл бұрын
Not Totally Unfunny mmm h
@superguy0815 жыл бұрын
@amanda miller holy shit how do you know that
@abeedhal65195 жыл бұрын
@@jake_quenet2187 lol yep. he doesnt at all. people like that cant even grasp the concept of fear because they have no connection to it.
@HumanbeingonfloatingEarth8 жыл бұрын
one of my idols.
@sully27372 жыл бұрын
One would never know Alex was someone who had a hard time approaching people. He communicates so well. No pretense, no BS. Just straight-forward and honest. Even better--- that following his mind-blowing free solo of El Cap--he's the same unpretentious, honest, no-nonsense guy.
@morgann18628 жыл бұрын
He's dead on about people who make terrible health choices criticizing danger sports. I once had a 350 lb Yosemite employee tell me how stupid and dangerous climbing and base jumping was. I just remember thinking, what a judgmental view of risk from a man who'll probably drop dead at a early age.
@BadMannerKorea8 жыл бұрын
+morgan n I get what you're saying, and to a degree you're right, because they're being hypocritical in a way, but discrediting their statement about you or Alex engaging in risky activities because they're engaging in an unhealthy lifestyle is a logical fallacy. It doesn't address their statement.
@PaDutchRunner7 жыл бұрын
morgan n so true!!!
@idontwantone1326 жыл бұрын
No, you didn't. Stop lying dude.
@yousaidwhaaaattt86315 жыл бұрын
@@BadMannerKorea Sorry bud but you are using logical fallacy incorrectly. Calling someone hypocritical for being judgemental does not mean Alex or morgan are negating the fact that they acknowledge they are doing a risky activity. They are simply saying don't through stones when you live in a glass house too. Their rebuttal is not a logical fallacy. They are simply making an observation and not denying what they are doing is risky.
@wh1zkidd5 жыл бұрын
@@yousaidwhaaaattt8631 when a man of average intelligence tries to sound highly intelligent
@rr7firefly3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully made mini-documentary. Alex is a person who exemplifies many qualities that we all should embrace with more conviction. He's a great role model for all of us in committing to excellence via discipline and clear thinking.
@EMCAL135 жыл бұрын
I freaking love this dude.
@erato994 жыл бұрын
Alex has a lucidity about life that is so well measured and understandable. His perspective is something to be aspired towards, but it’s entirely unique and couldn’t be duplicated.
@jackson26208 жыл бұрын
alex is so inspiring and very smart about the things he says,i cant image what its like to be the very best in the world at something you love to do, keep on trucking alex!!!!
@benson86868 жыл бұрын
thanks for a neat little video. I enjoyed the look at the everyday life and training of an athlete I admire. His statements regarding perception of risk and hypocracy is spot on. I think our view of risk is tainted by our perception of consequences. The consequences of mistakes made while climbing are readily apparent, while atherosclerosis is an abstract consequence that is usually ignored by people who consume unhealthy food. This leads people to overstate some risk and minimize other risk.
@marlentoribio84518 жыл бұрын
Yugo
@anthonymovius6 жыл бұрын
then the crazy dude free solos El Capitan and its seen as one of the greatest physical human achievements ever.
@lifecamerakaran5 жыл бұрын
Love him.
@daedalron5 жыл бұрын
It's not the greatest physical achievement ever, by far. There are tons of greater physical achievement. It might very well be the greatest mental achievement ever, though.
@dylanBBE5 жыл бұрын
@@daedalron What are in your opinion exampels of greater physical achievements if I may ask?
@daedalron5 жыл бұрын
@@dylanBBE If you want to stay in the climbing world, there are way tougher routes to do. As Honnold himself said previously in interviews, he's never above70% of his physical potential during such free solos. So, it is not the best physical achievement. But it is possibly the greatest mental achievement, as it requires to stay in absolute focus for such a long time. The description given by the "unicorn guy" about how Honnold was when they met during his climb is clearly telling about that.
@ch3fxexcell3nce5 жыл бұрын
@@dylanBBE I would say probably Pete Whitaker rope soloing Freerider in under 24hr. Not as high risk as a free solo, but you have to lead the pitch, then clean it, then jumar up. Incredibly physically taxing, I couldn't imagine climbing that hard for that long, especially without a partner.
@teogo5 жыл бұрын
Interesting guy. Odd to realize how even though he's an extraordinary athlete, he is like so many other people....ambitions, struggles, second guessing oneself. We all struggle, sometimes we succeed.
@Brian_Moser11188 жыл бұрын
he is not only a perfect climber but also a really smart person living a healthy lifestyle doing what he loves. If a woman doesnt get why you do something you are passionate about then there is no point of that relationship because life is too short to not do the things you always love doing
@stroys70615 жыл бұрын
JJ Same here. My dad was a control freak and not in a good way. I left after graduating high school and never looked back. Best move I ever made. You have let people be themselves, not who you think they should be.
@americanallthewayredneck39175 жыл бұрын
you can do what u love and you can be in love with someone..But relationships are about compromise..Its whatever you put into it...
@horsepanther3 жыл бұрын
He didn't say she didn't get why he does it. She didn't get why he couldn't do it and be in a relationship, too.
@1197nicksmith7 жыл бұрын
Hey just think, If he had moved in with Stacy, he wouldn't have soloed El Cap.
@jeremyharris40215 жыл бұрын
Sorry babe I've got history to make
@Stephen-lt1tp5 жыл бұрын
He did solo El cap while with her.. But I guess they just broke up
@stevenfrito5 жыл бұрын
.@@Stephen-lt1tp Different girl
@dianahuang49915 жыл бұрын
360SRH 2 new girlfriends name is Sani :)
@nthatomalope5 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@skent7146 жыл бұрын
"Half the people that are condemning risk-taking behavior are themselves taking crazy risks in terms of lifestyle and health. It just annoys me that someone leading that kind of lifestyle can then point fingers that people who are going and venturing out in nature and be like, 'Those guys are irresponsible.'" Touché Alex!
@noelduarte95336 жыл бұрын
Alex Honnold you inspired me and younger brother to start bouldeering.... its the closest we'll get to climbing. Good to see you started at back at training and enjoying climbimg!!!! Congrats on your book too, always hear the humbleness on your wide experience of climbing and wise words on health and ecosystem care.
@wasiemqutteneh73467 жыл бұрын
What a genuine fellow. He's definitely an inspiration to me.
@studio3ten5 жыл бұрын
He is such an inspiration on many levels
@happinesshotel53752 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing what healthy food does to the body. I once weighed 380 after a long career of Search track and rescue and I went hard core vegan and lost weight pretty quick. A doctor told me not to lose the weight too fast because my stomach is gonna have stretch marks, so I took his advice. After one year I lost 100 pounds. I weigh about 220 now and it’s been three years. This summer I’m going to lose the rest of the weight. I used to be in great shape when I did SAR. I was fit, very athletic and could climb. The point of the story is that when you change your diet, your whole DNA changes. People have said I don’t even look like the same person now.
@coleellsworth5695 жыл бұрын
I admire his vulnerability and transparency so much. There really is so much to learn from this guy. Absolute legend but a totally normal human being at the same time.
@JustTex8 жыл бұрын
He always seems so calm and wise. And correct about people and their health. Anyone know if his book is out and what it is called? Cheers
@gfunkonthecheesetree8 жыл бұрын
+MX Tex 🚲 It is and I recommend it, called "Alone on the Wall". He discusses the technique and mental obstacles he had to deal with on some of his solo projects. My hands got sweaty from reading it, haha. You will enjoy it for sure.
@JustTex8 жыл бұрын
Cheers man looking it up right now, sounds good.
@phutton886 жыл бұрын
I've read that book twice. I'm more level - headed in my climbing than ever before.
@highlyfavored24345 жыл бұрын
@@gfunkonthecheesetree I am yet to read it. Some reviewers think the movie portrayed who he is than the book and recommended push by Tommy Caldwell. I also want to watch dawn wall
@josephpedone91474 жыл бұрын
He was down and out in 15, after doing the Fitz traverse in 14. Kinda hard to believe his melancholy attitude after these incredible achievements.
@HKim00726 жыл бұрын
lol, nothing ahead for Alex. “Plateaued”. And then, he free solos El Cap.
@heronblue35778 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video. It shows that even doing the thing you are most passionate about has its challanges and shouldnt be taken lightly but ultimately its the thing you love so youll find a way around it.
@markfosseth80476 жыл бұрын
I would be happy if one Day I could have the huge privilege to know him shaking his hand. Thx Alex !
@jessejamesjohnston6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree on Alex's outlook on risk. This dude is definitely one of my idols..
@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable5 жыл бұрын
I have to say; This is what advertising should be. Alex makes me warm and fuzzy, which then reflects positively on your brand. Well done.
@potatothorn8 жыл бұрын
we should all go show up on his block and cheer him on when he's jogging
@cymcintosh44176 жыл бұрын
potatothorn like rocky balboa lol
@bananarama36245 жыл бұрын
I'd go join him to try push both of us to go faster and harder (but cheering is just as good) :)
@mountainhorseman74375 жыл бұрын
I'm with ya. Just let me know when.
@TheMusicrox45 жыл бұрын
Just leave him alone.
@georgegilles90088 жыл бұрын
Nice interview.
@terrybear53986 жыл бұрын
I wish you all the best, Alex. I hope passionate love, for whatever you want in life, embraces you. You are such an inspiration to everyone. Hug your Mom for us.
@amandajackson23468 жыл бұрын
He is awesome. I wish I could meet him. We would get along great!
@LD-qj2te6 жыл бұрын
He makes a great point.... most people sit in the coach , over eat , drink too much etc. Heck I am a workaholic and sleep 4 hours per day and all studies say I am at risk for a heart attach or stroke.... although I think I am super human ..... as I am sure he feels the same as he feels super human and must go on no matter what to motive something ! He is amazing
@Huzarif976 жыл бұрын
"isolate my weaknesses and work on 'em." *proceeds to hang from his middle fingers*
@theadventuresportspodcast66515 жыл бұрын
We're interviewing his mom on our podcast soon. I'm very excited to hear her story and how she instilled adventure in Alex!
@benjaminstapp80084 жыл бұрын
Gosh who disliked this video? He is so amazing and philosophical
@slimsanta936 жыл бұрын
"No climbing goals, I'm plateaued currently." Free solos El Capitan 2017
@REDandBLUEandORANGE4 жыл бұрын
He looks so innocent Such a wholesome guy
@mountainhorseman74375 жыл бұрын
Alex you have set your legacy and as they say, only the good die young. You are a good man and the world needs you. Please be safe.
@NevadaSmith28 жыл бұрын
I literally did that exact run last Sunday -River Bend/William B. Pond Parks along the American River. Yew Alex! Sacto!
@NickRoman8 жыл бұрын
+Noah Lane , I love that park, the way it has those islands downstream and all. It's a good summer place to go. Watch out for rattle snakes. I've seen them a couple times.
@NevadaSmith28 жыл бұрын
+NickRoman yeah man. I grew up riding the Goethe bike jumps, skimboarding twig, kayak surfing the rapid downstream, rafting, jumping off that bridge he runs across, etc.. That was playground when I was 5, and still is at age 33! I've seen plenty of rattlers, almost been trampled by a heard of deer, a couple mountain lyons, foxes, river otters, and more. It's suburban paradise in Sacramento!
@plutoplatters8 жыл бұрын
+Noah Lane and here I was thinking you physically did that exact run !!
@nightmareblocks5 жыл бұрын
For me it’s crazy to think about the fact that I go to the same gym that Alex honnold once trained at.
@AL-tj7ye5 жыл бұрын
He's achieved a lot... inspirational!!!
@TopicTide24 жыл бұрын
I don't know why this guy is just so rad.
@ryanlim98868 жыл бұрын
KILLER DRONE shots.
@Jirconny8 жыл бұрын
what great guy
@aaronvogt88205 жыл бұрын
Crazy to see him casually walking into Pipe Works and climbing. Ive done those routes!
@nonono81365 жыл бұрын
Alex is the best climber!!!!👍👍 the best!!! Greatings from Holland!
@stroys70615 жыл бұрын
Karel Kuiter There are some great climbers out there, but none cooler and more interesting to me. And I’m 69.
@hoecorn5 жыл бұрын
To free solo the routes he has done is the most amazing feat ever.
@alextemus7 жыл бұрын
2:48-4:05 Man! I feel for the guy. It just makes you realize that everyone has their struggles.
@thereseember28005 жыл бұрын
Alex is truly an enigma.
@arlenmargolin16503 жыл бұрын
I can see what he gets motivated to do some great things I lived in Sacramento and there's something about that town that pushes you out and about and onward it's such a quiet little bedroom community
@inyostudio6 жыл бұрын
Cool to see him at Pipeworks! I’ve climbed there when I was in Sac. Love Touchstone gyms!
@kearress73508 жыл бұрын
Awesome mom!!
@humanityhumanity414 жыл бұрын
An amazing individual. He did the most unimaginable thing. I still wonder how was it possible for him to climb free solo without considering the risk involved in it. May God be with him. Truly he is an American Hero.
@nicholaskearney6784 жыл бұрын
Greatness in a simple life... That's where a cliff face and challenge are profound. Great mum, mom....
@MrSpeedyAce5 жыл бұрын
I sincerely hope Alex doesn’t die climbing. It would be a huge tragedy for all of us. I would definitely be affected after watching Free Solo and all his KZbin videos.
@aserrodriguez66095 жыл бұрын
Is awesome getting a real insight into his life and his wants and need instead of asking him the same fucking annoying questions. Awesome! Your the best hannold go 🇺🇸
@solarfanwings73303 жыл бұрын
Six years later, he’s set two records and gotten married.
@eddywangchang7 жыл бұрын
its so cute how he climbs with his mom
@drewcunningham25 жыл бұрын
Alex, just watched "Free Solo" you are an amazing athlete and your achievement on El Cap is probably one of, if not the greatest physical achievements of the last century. However, pal, I think if you do not open your heart a little more and give a little more of yourself you will end up a lonely old man like myself. Like myself, twenty odd years ago, you seem to think you can continue to live in a vacuum and that climbing will always be enough to satisfy you both emotionally and intellectually - trust me, it will not - If you do not want to die alone, don't continue on the course you are on. We all need people and interpersonal interaction in our lives in order to maintain a healthy and trusting outlook .....You do not need to perform any harder than you are - you are the best in the world at what you do - find love and keep it - I threw it away so many times as it was quite easy to find when I was young and fit and relatively attractive - now I am pushing sixty - my knees and elbows are shot from skiing and climbing for thirty to forty plus years....I am alone, a karmic payback for all the hearts I used and I broke without consideration for their feelings always concerned with my own - Karma is real, and it will bite you in the butt. You are young enough to still put together a good balance with your life - don't throw it all away being too selfish - I think you are a smart enough and a reflective enough person that you will figure it out before it is too late - in case you don't this note is to plant the seed - you don't want to end up like me....trust me man, it is a lonely life, but often when we are young we never think we will succumb to a hermetic existence but it just kind of sneaks up on you and then you know of no other way to live - a cautionary tale my young brother....plant your seed.....have many children, they are the best gift one could every have - along with a loving partner that is - love is what it is all about - without it we are nothing but dust in the wind........
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing dude and amazing mum
@MJLeger-yj1ww5 жыл бұрын
Wow, is Alex ever correct about people who are negatively pointing the finger at him because he takes risks on the wall, when they take TERRIBLE risks with their health, eating wrong, not getting enough exercise or sleep, not taking active control over the stresses in their life, driving a vehicle distracted, even walking down the street distracted so you can't act defensively, so many things that they do that definitely shortens their lifespan! Must look pretty inane to him to see all that, when his risks are so well planned, thought out, memorized and accomplished successfully! He seems like a very "down-to-earth" kind of guy (yeah, pun intended) and very normal kind of nice, unassuming person, a very likeable kid of guy!
@akira66666665 жыл бұрын
Oh also, I love you Alex. You are so detached but approachable. I am the same way.
@illduitmyself4 жыл бұрын
"here I am by myself in the gym"...……………………..*SMILING*….
@biancagoodnight17506 жыл бұрын
Kudos Be proud of any accomplishments.Wheather big or small.So glad I did so many hikes.In Yosemite when I was younger.No fear-love watching vids.Glad you are in a happy relationship. Just enjoy the great journey ahead. Wait till you are pushing 60 like me.lol 30's are FUN♡♡♡
@Bultish6 жыл бұрын
dunno why, its not like Alex is the most action dude, but cant help to love the dude
@BetterWorse-ge6ci5 жыл бұрын
On being 30 "I have no prospects... I've been plateaued for like..." >free solos El Cap at 33
@greekmillennial45404 жыл бұрын
at 31
@nicosantana72773 жыл бұрын
Damn Stacy was probably like “what could get any better than me?” and Alex really went and performed the single greatest stunt in human nature
@lxvlx5 жыл бұрын
Now THIS is how you do an advertisement.
@JHClimbs4 жыл бұрын
And now he’s a household name. Amazing guy.
@dhrt55775 жыл бұрын
"I'm sure my thirties will be a little more stable" HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
@robertdegroot83028 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'd also love to know what the name of the song at the end is. Found the artist (marmoset), but not the title.
@iveypro245 жыл бұрын
Just love him!
@htoolay65815 жыл бұрын
One thing I have common with Alex is "our messy room " 🤣
@tommystevens2327 жыл бұрын
Such a cool guy.
@turbojorge5 жыл бұрын
Awesome insight, thank you Alex. Stay humble bro, keep inspiring us quietly.
@MilesBellas6 жыл бұрын
he is probably the best climber in the world right now
@shred15 жыл бұрын
It's not even up to debate.
@khaleddamerinolocos42148 жыл бұрын
very nice
@idaklymr5 жыл бұрын
My wife's family live About 2 miles from that bridge. Her grandfather jumped off it once
@lorcankeane80925 жыл бұрын
‘I’m sure my 30’s will be more stable’ *free solos el cap in just under 4 hrs and wins an Oscar for the doc* yes very stable
@kabob213 жыл бұрын
I mean, he also met his future wife shortly after this vid and got married last year so he’s not wrong.
@DrewDubious4 жыл бұрын
Man I would love to sit and just talk with this guy and hear what he has to say.
@dannydillon9972 жыл бұрын
Get em Alex, you're my hero. I will climb with you, you need a friend reach out to me Alex. Good work so far bud.
@underwater_dude73787 жыл бұрын
great guy! he is really down to earth!
@vivienzeng87835 жыл бұрын
it'll be much better if the sound of the background music is lower.
@damon-nomad-monjure40167 жыл бұрын
Some day I hope to Solo with you. I'm 50 got a few Solo's just started Base-jumping its great
@thetransformationnow5 жыл бұрын
Remember and Respect The Free Will of Others. Love allows and supports Free Will.
@Bob1332s7 ай бұрын
First time I heard someone not flex being from the hood, “majority of my life was spent in the suburbs of sacremento”
@ivanbonet45 жыл бұрын
I've loved every single song in this video. Can anyone help me finding the names?