Alex Honnold Breaks Down Iconic Rock Climbing Scenes | GQ Sports

Professional rock climber and free-solo ascent master Alex Honnold breaks down rock climbing clips from both real life and film, including 'Mission Impossible II,' 'Point Break,' 'Star Trek V,' 'Failure to Launch,' 'Dark Knight Rises,' 'Vertical Limit' and 'Cliffhanger'
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[@BarginsGalore]

Shows literally just a wall of gray rock Alex: oh yeah that’s this specific part of this one mountain across the world

[@jcchrist1324]

Bargins Galore lmao facts

[@SDKlimber]

Because hes climbed them multiple times and they are iconic pieces of rock. Theres tons of people that you could show random climbs and they'd be able to name them.

[@David-ud9ju]

I can do that but with specific parts of pornstars.

[@comradeivan3903]

@EULICES MAGANA Not really a wooosh.

[@valliro8154]

Kyle Anderson, I’m sure he knows that. Just a witty comment

[@tinyoceancloud]

Movie: does something ridiculous Alex: "That was sick, completely unrealistic, but totally sick"

[@JedidiahRose1]

Wish more people would be like this though, just enjoy the film for the escapism of it all

[@tom_from_myspace]

@@JedidiahRose1 This is so true. It seems that people nowadays need to sound smart in theaters "nah this isn't realistic I can't like this..."

[@Rocky-oq9cy]

@@tom_from_myspace Movies like this are meant to be enjoyed. it's fine to note unrealistic things when you see them but for some people it ruins the whole movie for them which i'll never understand. Just enjoy the movie!

[@robertcunningham1695]

@@Rocky-oq9cy Movies are supposed to bend realism at least a little, why would we bother watching a story about mundane, completely plausible shit unless we're watching a documentary.

[@thatsnotmyname42]

@@JedidiahRose1 I used to rock climb. To be fair, his reactions mirrored most climbers I knew and myself. Things that are just turned to 11 we can appreciate it (like M:I 2), but not things like Vertical Limit that depict completely outrageous physically impossible things.

[@MrVvulf]

1:48 Every few months I come back to this video to put a big smile on my face and reminisce about the great comment someone left when it was new. "I pride myself on good technique, I do not have scars on my hands" HOLDS UP OGRE GAUNTLETS

[@dato007]

I’m dying hahaha.. it’s midnight lol.

[@turkey4957]

LMFAO ogre gauntlets thanks for this comment man 😂😂

[@RobHingle]

lol I was like wait those are real?? all I could think of was uncle jack😂😂kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4i5h3-Bj5ppsK8

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

You don't want Alex to slap you, he'd slap your head right off, lol

[@daviddickinson936]

True, probably the best comment on the internet, ever.

[@ThePwig]

His hands look like gloves. It’s freaking me out I can’t look away

[@ryanodonnell6184]

bruh i honestly thought they were swollen his hand strength is unreal

[@sophielaflamme9780]

They look like those Halloween hands u can buy at the dollar store

[@vegitocastillo8281]

x2

[@leocurious9919]

It also looks like he has no sure instinct. Hes fumbling around with his hands as if he can hardly move the fingers. Looks really bad to me, who has to use his hands a lot.

[@gregblackwell3963]

I used to get those when I climbed more there callus and I was climbing indoors 😂

[@Dillibean]

"Oh well he just died, that sucks." - Expert analysis of a professional rock climber.

[@dennisboakye5052]

🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@midwest4416]

It's the way her processed the observation (unless it was edited for the delay) he's focused on his observation and 2 seconds after impact.

[@jonathanbui4692]

12:49 for anyone wondering

[@integral]

Imagine someone reacting to your death that way: "Oh well, that sucks, Next."

[@GerLeahy]

@@integral He has Aspergers​.

[@sockitjeff2949]

His pinky finger is probably stronger than my dominant leg

[@2cjnt4]

I read a lot of good comments but I died laughing at this one 😂

[@sockitjeff2949]

@@2cjnt4 well you know, random thoughts man. Sometimes its good sometimes its not.

[@ipodchik]

LOL

[@thehoffmanns3823]

Ok but if you think about it legs are 2x stronger than arms so both your arms is one leg, so if you can’t do a pull up, but he can do a pull up with his pinky(which he can) then in a weird not true but sorta way, yeah.

[@jollyroger7172]

This is probably the best comment ever made

[@soccercal6043]

His hands don’t looks real, it’s seriously messing with my head 😭

[@ironhead1177]

Yeah, if you climb long enough, your hands will look like that. I've been climbing for about 8 years and they have gotten pretty beefy. Nothing like Alex's though.

[@moviesrus1673]

Not enough is said about Honnold's climbing equipment, aka his hands. It's unbelievable. They look swollen and unnatural but also incredibly tough and strong. Lifetime of climbing does incredible things to the human body

[@ray.shoesmith]

Dude can literally lift his entire body weight hanging by his little finger. He's a freak.

[@vb6041]

I climb twice a week. I'm not a great climber. The things it does for my body are amazing. I had a ballet dancer look at my feet and remark on how incredible they are. I can do things with my hands which leave other people bloody. It's worth the time and effort to just climb. Started in 1986 and still going today.

[@wyskass861]

yes, his fake looking huge hands is always the first thing I notice when seeing him. It's like they are attached tools which replaced his original hands.

[@sirjtkhan795]

I love his reaction to unrealistic things. Instead of going "That's unrealistic, that sucks." He's like "Yeah that wouldn't happen, but it's sick af."

[@nonnaurbisness3013]

Right after reading this Alex:"this clip sucks" "its kinda hokey I dont get it"

[@CyVinci]

More experts could embrace this attitude

[@t-dog4812]

Whoaaa there's a dragon

[@ryanlesniak4756]

What are you scared he's gonna hurt someone's feelings? The point of them reacting to these videos is to give their honest feedback on how realistic it is. If its not, he's gonna point it out. "He's Such a nice guy he didn't say it sucked ☺️☺️☺️"

[@ryanlesniak4756]

"Everything about this scene is horrendous"

[@teaplease1417]

This man literally talks about how he has almost died multiple times and is like “so awesome”

[@kalijasin]

alex honnold is legend.

[@tristan8823]

I think he might have had rope during that.

[@bappo4969]

@Valurdalurr he never said he was free-soloing when he died, he said he was a professional free solo-er.

[@vuton3877]

every move is calculated, which is why its take a long time to master something, but through strategy, patience and execution he was able to make it possible. No way he was planning on dying, if that is what you think you clearly didn't understand of what he is saying or did.

[@anthonyernst999]

If you survive, I would say it is awesome

[@avxntvra]

*one of the greatest scenes in the dark knight trilogy at the climax of the film* Alex: “overall it looks pretty easy.... it’s kinda hokey, i don’t get it.”

[@billferri6849]

That scene is garbage.

[@billferri6849]

@@cactusmalone Garbage

[@adambassuni6084]

@@billferri6849 nah its fine calm down bud

[@billferri6849]

@@adambassuni6084 😘

[@harrisonbaylor1432]

I’m convinced he never watched the movie or forgot this part and they didn’t show a fuller clip. Because they explained in the movie that the rope was too short and if you had it tied to you you would t be able to make the jump.

[@paulkautz]

"Oh well, he just died, that sucks." - I kind of want this to be on my gravestone.

[@alliecoan5710]

Totally agree!

[@Norde_]

Nah he’s a psychopath. He doesn’t have empathy. Seriously

[@philliplavrador8641]

“He died, that sucks” -Alex

[@user-bc4tt6tc8p]

How does this have no replies lmao

[@jbm8444]

That was a funny straight up statement.

[@braddorcas9363]

The words of a man who's accepted how wrong what he loves to do can go, and knows it's potentially a future he could share. Sounds like he's made peace with it. But yeah the dry delivery is funny for the rest of us

[@pinhead42]

123 master skywalker..

[@anaacuna9106]

"Oh my goodness gracious"

[@Primojay]

He looks like he’s wearing hands on his hands

[@dashcole7963]

James Rodriguez that’s what I thought

[@dford145]

Charlie’s lawyer uncle in its always sunny

[@ioshinigami2165]

He does! 😮

[@tyealexander3701]

Dennis Reynolds it’s a pleasure to meet you

[@chrisjimenez2192]

😂😂😂

[@xenagirl2037]

He mentioned in the documentary that he would have moments of fear and panic, but he would train himself to dial it back and focus. I think he just trained his mind over and over to the point where his amygdala was desensitized. This happens with people who meditate for long periods of time. I think the reverse happens with people suffering with panic, anxiety or PTSD. Those people have hyperactive amygdala's. This makes me think that the mind can be trained one way or another. It's very interesting.

[@clonusmaximus4600]

💯 great analysis

[@Doxsein]

100%. And agreed, nurture not nature

[@ktakashismith]

I legit think Honnold got scratched by a cat with Toxoplasma gondii on its claws way back when he was a kid. Just lost the ability to feel fear.

[@howardtreesong4860]

To dial back the fear and the panic is the only viable strategy. You’re climbing without rope or a partner, you make a mistake and they’ll find your body at the bottom of a sheer cliff. Panic is not a strategy.

[@ktinxx]

Reading your comment 1 year after posting I'd like to point you to the video he made in June 2022 with Magnus Midtbø where he coaxed Magnus into free soloing with him (kzbin.info/www/bejne/earckmVpgrWid6s). It's incredibly fascinating to see how Magnus, a highly experienced, world-class climber, struggles to overcome his fear and how Alex coaches him through the send. Alex' stream of commentary is what I imagine is happening in his own head while free soloing, coaching himself through the rough patches and scary moves. I am definitely with you in believing that the fear response can be trained - even without an amygdala functioning differently, like Alex's does.

[@Dance2Live88]

I know nothing about rock climbing and really have no interest in it, but I could listen to him talk about rock climbing all day haha. He’s so engaging and knowledgeable and I trust everything he says lol

[@patinho5589]

Search for his ted talk

[@GerLeahy]

@@patinho5589 Watch Free Solo. Almost incredulous, is the words I'd use for it. And you don't have to know anything about climbing to enjoy it.

[@RP-cn8si]

"Both of my footholds broke off, so I was just left hanging there by my hands.... SO SICK"

[@sazger]

Wait, 829 thumbs up but no comments

[@brandynmacdonald5242]

I was thinking the same. But honnold is the goat it makes sense

[@duelcard1391]

Interesting

[@kodisantiago1899]

“Oh boy he’s about to die” How do you think we felt when you free solo El Cap lol

[@whosyourdodo8747]

Everyone: He's so dead! Everybody: He's gonna die! Alex: I'm living! I'm ALIVE!

[@Naatti922]

Apparently just seeing Alex Honnold is enough to induce sweaty palms lol.

[@MissMarquise]

hahahaha, and sweaty feet!

[@Oberyn_Martell]

I agree

[@mubaraksenju7521]

mine's drenching rn...

[@VillacherBier07]

We are weak.

[@danzvash]

11:37 - hilariously excellent editing with the cut to Alex's stupefied expression watching the Vertical Limit clip

[@justaguy8218]

Really bad movie. Lots of good actors, but super Hollywood cookie cutter, and horrid writing.

[@TheDeezelsmoke]

Alex took a sign language class one time. He didn't pass because he kept shouting at everyone.

[@jsweetaa]

this is by far the best comment I've ever seen on KZbin

[@bendover3453]

@@jsweetaa you are new to KZbin?

[@Jooshboipats]

@standeman456 You're telling a joke aren't you?

[@ZeykronZ]

@standeman456woosh

[@nathanwilliams4005]

Nice low key joke my man. Even better when people are confused LMAO.

[@kyratomek5647]

"not that unrealistic" *cuts to lizard laughing*

[@schmoozingkaboodle5405]

Nothing wrong with that - I thought it was funny also (lizards have a dark sense of humour) 😑😑 😏

[@TonyMontana-qv8cx]

@@schmoozingkaboodle5405 u oughta live with a cat. Really dark sense of humor.

[@dantecorrado2220]

His hands look like they’ve been dipped in 3 layers of wax

[@sighfly2928]

3 layers of dead skin

[@mudmann10121]

What Alex did is arguably the most impressive, and the most incredible feat any human has ever accomplished. I can’t even begin to think of anything that comes close.

[@girs666]

May be Island of Man TT riders ( a few )

[@Diogene_Balbeur]

Christophe Profit in the Drus...

[@hp7639]

what about that guy that ran non stop for more than 3 days straight?

[@xDbrad]

He's definitely up there lol

[@magnificcenTCG]

I saw an asian kid solve 3 rubiks cubes while jugging them in a few minutes, on youtube of course. not sure why they cant learn to drive cars tho😅

[@patrikbartos8236]

This guy causes more damage when he snaps his fingers than thanos

[@n-wordpolice4405]

Nothing can cause as much damage as illegally saying the n-word.

[@patrikbartos8236]

@@n-wordpolice4405 N

[@n-wordpolice4405]

@@patrikbartos8236 Better not.

[@bruhmoment49293]

@@n-wordpolice4405 ig

[@devinddst7467]

@@n-wordpolice4405 g

[@losgryfog]

his hands are the size of cartoon character gloves

[@x2Y2Kx]

mickie mouse gloves 😂

[@cachi-7878]

Or those soccer goalie gloves...

[@simonem5890]

capcom, street fighter, wonder if his feet are huge too

[@homiedawgslice3416]

and his ears are even bigger

[@SlayerofFiction]

@@homiedawgslice3416 He hangs by them

[@five5ofeyes978]

A snake bit alex on the finger once, it broke it's fangs and now can only have its meals through a straw.

[@John-lo4xz]

Underrated comment

[@sundarpichai940]

I like how in every interview where they ask about his hand size, he acts like he has normal looking, normal sized hands.

[@UncommonS3nse]

his hands are turned up to 11

[@Jefferson-ly5qe]

I honestly feel bad for all the handholds on El Cap, if there are any left after he crushed them into sand

[@dennydarkko]

Soon as the video started I thought he had prosthetic plastic flesh hands

[@AndyHoward]

I know.

[@joeybrisson8097]

his hands are insanely over sized!!!!

[@berserker_2886]

Obnoxiously large fingers

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

The rock doesn’t damage his hands, his hands damage the rock.

[@texantrop211]

You know that is zlatans thing

[@rickyjj7106]

His hands are called Chuck and Norris

No, no, no..magnesium chalk damages rocks......trust me.....

[@wiktorwauzchonski6332]

@@texantrop211 zlatan has nothing on alex

[@maxmasteller4643]

Great we have another stupid person in the comment section and it’s not me.

[@barageom]

I like how he can tell who is doing the actual climbing just by their technique.

[@bandit6272]

12:47 *Talking about the scenery* "Oh, well he just died, that sucks." *Back to the scenery* Lol

[@willhennessy864]

It does give the impression that Alex only climbs things to get a better look at nature

[@douglasharley2440]

dude's got no scars on his hands!...because his hands are petrified prehistoric ape paws that are utterly impervious to damage.

[@marciocruz4758]

his hands leave scars on the rocks

[@johnsuttoniii162]

comment of the year...lmfao

[@felipemarinhovida]

@@johnsuttoniii162 made my day

[@chamblissrobinson4053]

I love your diction ❤️

[@hansschmidt3144]

you cant imagine how much i laughed on that one xD ty!

[@eoinofaherty]

“Oh well he just died. That sucks”

[@maxbrandenburg9529]

Eoin O'Faherty did. he?

[@maxbrandenburg9529]

Nvm

[@EmelievS]

PFFF that had me ded

[@EmelievS]

@@jerenmckey1800 I mean, Alex Honnold is not able to feel fear🤷

[@judahwilliamson8967]

@@maxbrandenburg9529 He just did

[@seth8933]

He actually explained things really well and in a really helpful way. What a great guy

[@natedizzlefoshizzle8613]

Yeah! YOu too can try his techniques! I'm sure you will be fine....

[@aenima3174]

This dude is THE DUDE. I see Alex and my palms instantly start to sweat as I flashback to his ascent of El Capitan...

[@mensrea1251]

“No. You’re a dude. He’s a man.”

[@bg.7108]

In his documentary when he free solos El Cap, he does an MRI. Turns out his brain doesn't process fear like other people. This dude is crazy awesome.

[@sleepingdragons57]

Yeah he recognizes the danger and potential of death, it just doesn't scare him. He is legit not afraid of dying. He specifically said that if he dies climbing, he wouldn't care, because that's what climbers do all the time. They fall and die

[@Presshandstandgirl]

Hes divergent 0.0

[@thomasw4506]

@@sleepingdragons57 hes not afraid because he has prepared for the moment. He's done so much preparation that any ounce of doubt is removed. He has no fear.

[@werm3169]

@@thomasw4506 Well no actually he's not afraid cause his brain is wack. But like, in a good way.

[@hurbogal]

@@werm3169 That isn't what the documentary said at all.

[@mach254]

His hands have more muscle than my whole body.

[@Dominus_Maximus]

I was thinking the same thing LMAO

[@hcjensen989]

there are no muscles in the fingers fyi

[@Dominus_Maximus]

@@hcjensen989 I bet you were the hall monitor too

[@nerfzinet]

@@Dominus_Maximus Yeah, how dare he ruin this nice ignorant conversation with his knowledge of facts!?

[@Dominus_Maximus]

@@nerfzinet Thank You... This guy gets it LOL

[@dscapes1]

Love the perplexed look on his face when people fall to their death like, "That really happens sometimes when people rock climb?"

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

I hope this dude never dies climbing

[@johnnysun6166]

He probably will one day. But I don't think he would regret, and that would not change the fact that he is one of the greatests of all time either.

[@luciatrstanova8911]

but actually thats the best kind of death for climbers and also bit of ironic...they die by doing what they love the most

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

You two should watch some more videos on the guy. That seems to be the last thing he would want.

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

@Stop Banningme wtf? Insider news?

[@Louk24]

@@gibbyrockerhunter nope he is alive and well

[@tyleru96]

This man has the eyes of a golden retriever

[@katiie7]

I was thinking this! Like so innocent almost cartoon-like! It makes you think about the adaption of the human body compensating. Like if its due to intense focus for long periods of time like his hands if eyes can do the same

[@andrewnguyen7905]

Katie • more than likely due to minor physical deformations autistic people have

[@NotraNaum]

im dead

[@stanleyc2978]

@@andrewnguyen7905 Im sure you wish, lmfao. Keep hating

[@andrewnguyen7905]

@@stanleyc2978 if you actually watched free solo or know anything about alex honnold it is hinted that he is on the autistic spectrum. he's even admitted before. do your research before you decide to say anything.

[@nickleonardthomas]

Alex: "Nobody solos like that on sandstone" Alex 2 seconds later: "This one time in Africa..."

[@jaymalavia]

lollll

[@1wongatonga]

HA,HA,HA!!

[@customtattoosbyrobby2064]

your right, he should have said nobody except himself. stop hating on truly great people, the fact that you took time to slam this man reflects poorly on you.

[@jaymalavia]

@@customtattoosbyrobby2064 what are you talking about it was a joke, people get pressed about nothing. Also if you had an IQ of 2 you would realize that joke is complimenting alex for his bravery and fearlessness.

[@customtattoosbyrobby2064]

@@jaymalavia was hoping that was the case, and my iq is fine

[@hengloke]

Only a professional climber would not chuckle at himself the way he described the mono finger hold.

[@snowtime5500]

The "worst scene in Hollywood climbing" is by far my favorite Hollywood climbing scene. It actually served a purpose to the story, instead of just "let's have a climbing scene".

[@Seeckay]

"I have no scars" brings up ogre hands lol

[@Sueshe]

He may avoid scars but he would be dead if he wasn't beyond ripped

[@almed23]

I bet he's the Mountain's hand double during that Obeyrn death scene

[@elizabeth2621]

Seeckay I hope they aren't dirty ✋🏼🤚🏼

[@MMikeP]

omg that was exactly what I was thinking! rofl. I'm a Monsterrr!!;D

[@bryanhii597]

He has gigantic hands omg

[@beerkenstein]

This guy is the only person on this planet who successfully climbed El Capitan without a rope. When he says: "noone does it" you can be dead certain he's right.

[@Stien58_]

Yeahh

[@thepineapple7141]

Yep.

[@ReachSaviour123]

? Tommy Caldwell, Adam Ondra have done it

[@snazz1363]

@@ReachSaviour123 No they haven’t, they free climbed, not free soloed, don’t correct people if you don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@paulthompson2147]

@@ReachSaviour123 they free climbed it so had ropes.

[@benleeper332]

I love how Alex appreciates the Hollywood aspect of these movies. He sees them for what they are.

[@kieranrankie203]

I like how he describes his near death experience in Chad as “so sick”.

[@sunnaum]

For those unnaware: Alex is the one and only person to ever free solo El Captain and fastest ascent of the Yosemite Triple Crown. The guy is one of if not THE best free soloist who ever lived.

[@jpeppalax9980]

Gustavo Suna Lyra he is also on the autism spectrum, right?

[@oasisvirk]

Jpeppalax what?

[@viniciusfranca2305]

@@jpeppalax9980 Only his father was, not him.

[@shoeonhead]

Vinicius França Oh I’d say Alex is absolutely on the spectrum or has a personality disorder that just happens to be super advantageous for him. Definitely a particular and weird guy. I’d do him, no homo.

[@snortleclortle5606]

He is the best free soloist

[@mattlewis6517]

"you can just hang by one finger.. if your hands are strong enough" -No Normal Person Ever

[@hobogrifter]

I'm a climber and I can, my climber friends say I have freakishly strong hands

[@frankie8969]

HoboGrifter he said normal person not superman

[@davedanger9839]

@@hobogrifter humble brag

[@homiedawgslice3416]

sz cs who would have known

[@SlayerofFiction]

@@hobogrifter *unzip* oh yea?

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

Sylvester Stalone free soloing an Ice Glacier in his T-shirt & Fingerless gloves🤣🤣

[@dylon2932]

11:38 Props to the editor here for just cutting to the single on Alex and letting the audio continue to play over his reaction hahaha

[@maxhickman7447]

”A lot of my friends worked on point break, I’ve seen the film but I fell asleep through it cuz it’s not that great of a film” 😂😂😂

[@ktbrunner1862]

Max Hickman a savage

[@Azire]

One of my favorite things about him is that he's just very honest, and not brutally, but just matter-of-factly.

[@jeremylaneball5890]

Max Hickman no chill 😂

[@ngkngk875]

Blue Pretty sure he’s got The Spectrum

[@davidp1112]

To be fair, I don't think doubles have much influence on the quality of a movie most times. Unless they do a bad job.

[@earlgrey2130]

12:47 "He just died, that sucks" So casual.. i swear his humor is just so dry and surprising sometimes that he makes me laugh harder than some professional commedians. I love this guy xD

[@Stien58_]

Yeahh

[@olivia-zzushi]

I literally just reloaded the comments looking for a comment about that.

[@Dragend]

was lookin for this comment

[@tyasasongko]

His facial expressions and timing are also just so on point 😄

[@henlolneh]

pretty certain he came out as being on the spectrum so he conveys his emotions a bit differently

[@goodolarchie]

"Oh he just died that sucks, that might be in... Navajo lands!" lol

[@dragon4989]

“Oh, he just died. That sucks.” Delivered perfectly.

[@lucasconner2993]

"yeah so that is- oh wait he just died, that sucks. so anyway" made the whole video worth it lol

[@colinjensen8303]

@Luanne Hinc What?

[@boskocoltrain8400]

That might be in Navajo lands. 🤣

[@haydencook682]

He was literally built for climbing. He's got the hands of a massive arm wrestler and the body of scrawny teen. He's such an amazing climber. The stuff he does blows my mind.

[@David-ud9ju]

I think the huge hands are a result of the climbing. They're just really muscular.

[@monkeydude2424]

@@David-ud9ju no muscles in the fingers. His bones probably grew.

[@A1egz]

Roger Holmes A good part of it is skin too

[@haydencook682]

@@A1egz lol probably a layer of callus thicker than any glove

[@jmonseur5322]

@@monkeydude2424 there are no muscles in your fingers but there are tendons, which will grow thicker over years of hard use.

[@travelgal8887]

Re: Mission Impossible- (A rocket containing sunglasses that show you a message and then self-destruct.) “He could have just sent him a text message.” 😂

[@adrianpursell]

Alex is just so honest.. it’s something we miss in the world today so when you see it’s truly amazing... that’s why I simply love to hear what he has to say...

[@zmojofoot76]

Dude said "an acquaintance got bitten by a rattlesnake on top of a boulder but that's just bad luck" I'm so dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NYpaddler]

I once put my hand on a really big hold in the Gunks and felt something squishy under my fingers. I instinctively jerked my hand back, which probably would have been a bad idea if it was a rattlesnake. I found a lower hold, leaned way back and peeked over the lip to find a black rat snake. I forget if the weather was cool, but for whatever reason, it didn't bite me.

[@solvemproblerstudios5889]

I love that you actually got someone who seems like a nice, cool guy. Most guys in these style videos see one unrealistic thing, and just say they hate the film.

[@ktbeatty]

He actually understands what films are trying to achieve, and it isn't straight realism. He reviewed the scenes fairly within that context.

[@AggressiveMediocrity1]

@@ktbeatty and he did a ropless climb of half dome and el capitan in yosemite

[@samuraibeluga3749]

criticism is not hating on something

[@solvemproblerstudios5889]

SamuraiBeluga It is If you say you hate the film because of this unrealistic scene. It’s fine to hate on things, but it’s still a bit dumb to hate the First Pirates of the Caribbean because Jack Sparrow shouldn’t have survived a lot of his duels.

[@samuraibeluga3749]

@@solvemproblerstudios5889 i dont recall seeing anyone in these videos being so extreme, but im not saying it never happened. ultimately everyone absorbs art in different ways, you can disagree with such extreme views, but i think its also extreme of your part to imply that they might not be uncool or not nice people because of it, maybe they value realism over other things, maybe the kind of movie they enjoy better are the ones who are more grounded in reality.

[@phoebephoenix5204]

i lost it at "it's actually a great way to pose cause opens your body up to the camera"

[@strawberrymilkshake9074]

Its adorable when he gets excited about the epic scenes. I hope i find something that i love as much as alex loves climbing!

[@terragthegreat175]

"The free climbing record for el Capitan is in no danger of being broken." Funny how Alex grew up watching that scene not realizing the record they're talking about was his.

[@memyselfi9576]

Wait seriously?

[@jblim83]

@@memyselfi9576 no. That was Star Trek 5. It came out 1989. Alex free soloed el cap 2017.

[@ragingzim]

Woah.

[@macland2557]

Guys ... Star Trek is set well in the furture, so theoretically, it could be Alex's record

[@michaelwachendorf2096]

He said he loved the movie as a kid. Wondering if the movie didn't encourage young ALEX to free solo el cap. Maybe

[@zahar027]

Sir, can you open my pickle jar?

[@AfrewSpines]

(immediately shatters with the first touch)

[@jabari441]

az zahar 😂

[@mohigh04]

Hahah

[@particleconfig.8935]

I'd crush it

[@anonymous-qc9ge]

Couldn't we all use someone to open our Pickel jars? 😁

[@stephaniea2932]

Alex's reaction to the Failure to Launch clip is so endearingly entertaining. If you've watched the movie, Alex is mirroring the comical laughter of the 'dragon'/lizard/puppet thing in the rock. Love it! :)

[@MeJustAimy]

This guy is so down to earth he's a real pleasure to watch and listen to

[@srhcp40408]

12:50 "Oh well, he just died. That sucks." LOL

[@simonsimon9880]

I went to the Toronto premier for Vertical Limit. The Alpine Club of Canada had given away a bunch of passes to it, so half the theatre was full of film industry types, and half of us were serious climbers. When that scene happens, with his body thudding into the dirt, and the bird squawking, every climber in the theatre laughed, and the film industry types were so confused.

[@Yasunii]

And for him to be a free hand climber and joke about that is kinda morbid lmao

[@b29ak2007]

I was about to type that, cos that really got to me He was about to comment on the location

[@dabrazillionaire]

@@simonsimon9880 In that particular scene you can see the body prop already hanging still on the top of the frame before they drop it on the floor. That impact would certainly do way more damage than what the scene showed. Also in this movie, in some of the scenes you can see the camera crew reflection on the actor's goggles and sunglasses.

[@brent415ful]

lol his face when the guy hit the ground

[@birchbellehumeur6185]

He looks exactly how a professional rock climber would look like.

[@oskahh9141]

That's cause... he is one

[@emanuelsosa6037]

Lmao

[@brandonwilkinson8037]

Almost like he is?

[@davedanger9839]

he's the prototype

[@Jesus-ji8dh]

Like a puff

[@d-bomb-has-cookies-for-A-Aron]

I'm here because, well.... you know how we fall in to the rabbit hole with late night surfing. I know zero about rock climbing but I could listen to this man forever talking about his sport. He is engaging and makes it easy to understand what he is talking about. What a gem!

[@ChrisTopher-vh8tu]

It’s so good to see Alex so famous! Back when I was climbing all the time, he was more so only known in the climbing community. Dude is an absolute UNIT!

[@LeBeautiful]

When you in a group and they FINALLY bring something up that you have the most knowledge to

[@usaindemarjay6831]

Aint seen you in a while

[@voetbal12]

Most knowledge to... what the fuck kind of sentence is that?

[@andyacropopolis5815]

It's amazing how he lights up when actually viewing climbing. He's pretty shy in most interviews. What a guy.

[@SilverFlame819]

I haven't seen Alex be shy in an interview in over a decade.

[@davidklemmer1368]

I shouldn't be surprised that he knows the subject so well because he is such an expert with so much experience....obviously, many other climbers can provide similar input and perspective, but the part I enjoyed is how he can look at a single frame of a movie (of a cliff wall), and instantly recognize the *type* of rock and often which wall it is and where it is. I'm sure that's obvious info to thousands of people, but still cool to see how quickly he can comment on it.

[@1Sundown3]

There are only a few people who get my full (italics added) attention when I listen to them or watch them. Alex is definitely one of those people. An amazing human being.

[@TheJMShow]

Goodness!! His hands look they could crush rock!!

[@GodismyJudge47]

...they do.

[@oliverocket]

Don’t doubt they’ve done it in the past

[@DrNoth]

I know right! WTF

[@Dingosean]

Nah, they just send rock.

[@DonRocco86]

Big ol. Banana fingers

[@frenchvanilla343]

I don't know the slightest thing about rock climbing, yet I sat here and watched this entire video start to finish. Interesting.

[@rogeedodge]

Watch Free Solo about Alex. I have no background or real interest in rock climbing, but holy shit that movie was amazing.

[@lebrongoat2097]

Watch free solo

[@deancj1]

The original is only good because it's garbage too.

[@Ben-yj8ye]

I have a fear of heights. But his matter of fact discussion makes it seem ok

[@frenchvanilla343]

@next up Actually I would like my payment in chicken wings and pork fried rice please.

[@DH-ij9pe]

This was seriously the most amazing thing ever to watch, Alex is the absolute best.

[@avix007]

No wonder he likes 'Star Trek V'. He looks like a young Vulcan himself.

[@bizmonkey007]

I can’t unsee that now😅

[@victorradial1179]

badass

[@skatechatham]

One of the most genuine humans ever, his initial reactions to bad scenes is hilarious

[@TheArtofThings]

He actually has a largely inactive amygdala so he finds it hard to express emotion. Hes actually expressing the most because rock climbing is one of the few things that excite his brain.

[@theballistiks]

@@TheArtofThings how do you know this ? source?

[@theballistiks]

@@TheArtofThings okay, thanks

[@Tdh5a]

9:59 "Woaaww theres a dragon" lol Alex seems like a such chill dude

[@L0j1k]

I would imagine that's one of the requisite personality traits...

[@username.subject.to.change]

12:49 oh, well he just died, that sucks

[@RussTi]

@@L0j1k I can confirm that, almost all climbers are chill.

[@kingdavey90]

Love him!

[@skippyikeoh5778]

@@RussTi Yeah, Alex is a local dude. My sister sees him at the climbing gym sometimes. He's totally on the spectrum and really fuckin chill. You either have to be insane or on the spectrum in order to do what he does, and he's safe about it, so he's not the insane type.

[@egbluesuede1220]

He's remarkable the way he analyzes climbing. I can watch this all day.

[@jayeshchandawat4328]

watching every scene: Alex: YA I DID THAT.

[@barbicoh]

He's probably so sick of the attention but it's so nice we get to see more of Alex

[@austinfull8941]

He said in Lance Armstrong's podcast that he doesn't mind it but it gets a little too much.

[@Nightshade1881]

He seriously deserves it

[@nthatomalope]

Well said!

[@pladampa]

He does deserve the recognition but it would be a bit much.

[@good45ish]

Sorry for asking this but what is his famous for recently?

[@ajesusencounter8261]

14:19 "I could talk about climbing all day" I could LISTEN to you talk about climbing all day, wow that was so informative- he really knows his stuff

[@Ajbthegreat5019]

Anime の Randomness it’s not often you get to hear someone talk about something that they genuinely can’t get enough of

[@peterg7390]

I wish this video was an hour long

[@bdgrey]

It’s almost as if he should free solo some iconic face in Yosemite and document it.

[@aidenwilkin5738]

So cool seeing him react to stuff because it's just like explaining something to another person where you point out stuff super fast and it's like they don't even notice

[@michaelneely4851]

"Oh he just died that sucks" Alex you are the man loved free solo mind blowing

[@aightman340]

This guy is insane! Worthy winner of Best Documentary

[@DaDa-kx2fe]

I think that person who win in GWR also insane..

[@asher2102]

Louis R yeah I watched it and it was so good

[@toastyytoastt7775]

Yeah he is a really good climber he free soloed El Capitan which is 1km/3 miles high! Pretty Epic

[@daborshy4089]

He's even braver than Meryl Streep

[@harleyserafini51]

The only film that actually deserved the Oscar it received.

[@HotStrange]

I’ve been binge watching all of this guys interviews and KZbin videos and I barely know who he is. He just seems so cool and genuine, also, knowledgeable and passionate about his craft.

[@brendazaragoza5750]

Same!!

[@bruzote]

I recommend the feature length documentary about his epic solo. The movie is quite personal, including scenes with his girlfriend.

[@evasofroniou9292]

Haut Strange OMG SAAAMEE

[@SlcpunkNJ87]

You should check out his Documovie on Hulu called Free Solo!

[@HotStrange]

Pat Carver I definitely will. Thanks!

[@ZenZill]

Alex Honnold is like being able to see an historical figure alive. Such a casual genius, absolute hero.

[@allisonskogen8371]

tiny reptile Alex: " wow there's a dragon"

[@x0xtran9x0x]

He’s not just an adrenaline junkie. He’s incredibly articulate and intelligent, so technical and knows his craft very well. A great role model.

[@Girlhead]

Agreed- I really admire Alex so much.

[@sirthursday6159]

I wouldn't call him an adrenaline junkie, because I think he legitimately just never feels fear

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

*incredibly articulate and intelligent* lol calm tf down

[@hp7639]

Nice, yes. Role model?? 😂😂 He should start teaching free solo at every elementary. 😳

[@charlesjr-438]

@@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin he is highly gifted and a certified (ex) member of Mensa

[@brimendis]

You can't really climb ice bare-handed, this isn't a thing... *punches hole in ice* Woah, this is savage

[@JSOwens]

As a pretty experienced ice climber, I fell out of my chair laughing at that...

[@andvil01]

@@JSOwens Using icicles as a hand grip...

[@Arkain89]

@@JSOwens I think anyone who ever owned hands found it ridiculous..

[@rpowling]

“Oh my goodness gracious, he just fell to his death” ADORABLE!

[@user-tb9uf8oc6r]

Please get Alex to do another one of these. He's the best at it!

[@faykhudairi3738]

"he could have just sent him a text" LMAO.

[@NickyAztec]

Every time he says "sick" a baby bird is born

[@Yumicpcake]

Lmfao

[@Biomirth]

There are I think 3 sports where saying "sick" all the time is appropriately commonplace: Climbing, Surfing, and Snowboarding. Skaters would say it but they're usually busy pulling gravel out of their face.

[@truthsetsusfree5096]

What do you need to say for a turtle to be born ? _"I like turtles."_

[@truthsetsusfree5096]

_Rumor has it that this girl named "Maggie" ... everytime she coughs ... a handfull of maggots are born ..._ Just rumor. Not real. Probably. Right ? Yeah ! Oh yeah ? Yeah !

[@truthsetsusfree5096]

What would happen if you say "healthy" ? An old bird dies ? Satan must be behind this. Who else ? George Clowny ?

[@danielostrom566]

I could listen to alex’s reactions all day

[@vermont741]

Alex Honnold is just sooooo in his element and grounded and confident when he matter of factly utters “oh he’s going to die” or “you’re just going to die”