Free Solo Climbing Like You've Never Seen It Before w/ Alex Honnold

[@redbull]

want to experience the full film in VR? visit Oculus TV on Meta Quest VR Headsets thesoloist-vr.com/

[@lastdimestudios]

I’ll be there real soon!

[@cptkirkpyro5656]

This isnt VR... VR is 6DOF... This is 360 video...

[@zintex8]

Is this available on WMR devices like the HP Reverb G2?

[@RekySai]

Came for a video about climbing and all I got was an add. Terrible PR work with this KZbin channel

[@HA-gu1qk]

I love red bull Sports, but this is way a step too far. It is too dangerous to make money out of it. This is like giving a gun to a monkey and putting it to 360VR Livestream.

[@joalyincontroly4379]

Alex Honnold just blows my mind. I don't worry about his skill failing, I just worry about rock holds breaking.. or some other random unforeseeable factors.

[@PatrickStar19872]

That's incredibly touching.

[@chipette1852]

@@PatrickStar19872 up shut

[@leemcmullan]

same

[@jama211]

That's why he is always careful to have three points of contact, and pre-checking routes is also important. And rock type, lots of things.

[@luhed]

They usually climb and inspect the holds and stuff thoroughly before they perform the free solo

[@ZENMASTERME1]

When I was a kid climbing a 5.9 double pitch, on the second pitch a free climber came out of nowhere and said “excuse me, can I get by you Real quick!” He literally came out of nowhere, it was one of the most humbling moments of my life.

[@redbull]

they're built different 🥵

[@TheSubieFan]

So you were aid climbing at 9 why?

[@FlatOutFE]

@@TheSubieFan, today there will be thousands of people who go free climbing. 😉

[@finbarshields]

Free soloist is the word, free climbing is a little different :) - "free climbing: rock climbing without the assistance of devices such as pegs placed in the rock, but occasionally using ropes and belays."

[@finbarshields]

basically most of us are free climbing

[@chialor1945]

Bro.... I just watch Magnus climb next to Alex on an "easy" climb free solo. And holy shit, it puts everything into perspective. Magnus is a very athletic guy and he was shaken! Lol.

[@diegorojasmendez4213]

Yeah x_x

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

It's not athleticism that separates roped climbers from free soloists. Magnus is an alright guy, but he definitely doesn't have the mental strength that Alex does.

[@funsterkeyven]

Magnus isn't just "a very athletic guy". He was literally a world-class competitive climber. To imply just athleticism could mean anything from being a great footballer to a weightlifter to a triathlete to an F1 driver. He has often dealt with deadly heights over his career but the literal expression on his face shows how wide of a mindset exists between free soloing and regular climbing.

[@3betlightftw]

That is a wonderful video

[@theoutsider6191]

I have a lot of respect for how accomplished Alex is, and how controlled. I do hope that he doesn't have a hold break free. That overhang shot in the middle of this vid, I've seen various other videos of climbers hanging from similar holds while roped and the hold break off completely.... with no rope its a one way ticket. Spectacular as always, but I do hope he keep luck on his side.

[@profd65]

I don't think Alex would free climb sh-tty rock. What he's doing is dangerous enough as it is without adding that wildcard to the deck. In fact, if he started free climbing trashy rock, I'd really question either his sanity or his will to live.

[@theoutsider6191]

@@profd65 One of the examples I watched was on El Cap. A chunk about the size of a table top on the underside of a roof broke free as the climber put his foot on and levered himself. That's not a place famous for lame rock. But these things do happen. As do falling rocks, though it may make little difference if you're roped if you get one of those to the head. Just hope he stays on the good side is all I meant. He's a nice lad and very good at what he does.

[@intrepidworld]

I just finished watching both parts of this documentary on my Oculus. I can honestly say it was the most engaging and nail biting documentary I have ever watched. I have never been more emotionally attached or nervous during any documentary, TV show or movie before in my life. I often found myself saying "Oh Alex, what are you doing mate!" It was absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing your unique skill set and life experience with us. I wish you and your family all the very best in life mate... Bravo!

[@redbull]

great to hear you enjoyed it so much 🙌

[@fcamiola]

Great! Where can this be seen?

[@intrepidworld]

@@fcamiola I watched it on my Oculus quest 2. It's a VR head set. This documentary is designed for virtual reality because you literally get a 360 degree view of the world around Alex as he climbs. It is intense as the camera hangs you off the side of a cliff while Alex climbs right past you. But although the camera is in a fixed spot (sometimes moving if attached to a drone or chopper) you can look all around you. You can look at the cliff surface in great detail and wonder how on earth is he holding on. You can look straight up to see how far he has to climb or look down to see how many thousands of feet he would fall if he made a mistake (I truly hope that never happens). You can also look around and take in the glorious views from high up on the cliff and appreciate exactly why he does what he does. Hope that helps.

[@pondlakes]

@@redbull whoever does the comments for you guys needs to quit doing the appealing to young people using emojis and memes crap. It's really cringey just saying. It does the opposite of what you think it does.

[@mikethompson7046]

​@@pondlakesI think it's fine

[@MDries-se8uw]

My hands get insanely sweatty watching him climb. I cant decide if this is respectably insane or just insane.

[@redbull]

here's a towel to dry your hands 🧻

[@mental4508]

It’s insane and very irresponsible

[@comediavietii1245]

same! I have acrophobia and watching this makes my hands sweat too.

[@tagunprice9762]

@@mental4508 Why is it irresponsible??

[@cry_now_laugh_later]

@@tagunprice9762 wow

[@ShiestyNagoo]

Watched the first 2 episodes last night on my quest. So rad. I love heights and I still got sweaty palms at times watching him climb.

[@ReasonMakes]

Every single video about Alex Honnold makes my palms sweat. Even knowing the outcome was good (otherwise it wouldn't have been put on KZbin), I can't help it. It's just so close to death it's unbelievable. Obviously Alex lives and breathes for this, and has essentially trained his whole life for it, so while I'd never recommend anyone to do it... I'm glad Alex is able to be so alive and fulfilled doing what he loves. What an incredible life.

[@cambria9893]

He isn't closer to death than all the people you see walking you the stairs at your local metro station. He is that good at climbing that it's like walking up stairs for regular folks. He has climbing a wall without falling more often than I have walked a flight of stairs.

[@roelofdoornebosch6149]

​@cambria9893 a stair cant break off, my staircase would never let me fall

[@josephsliger3308]

I'm no rock climber, in fact I'm afraid of heights, but this young man is extremely captivating to watch. Be safe Alex.

[@uptheirons726]

As Alex likes to say, most people don't have a problem with heights. It's falling they are scared of.

[@42WasTheAnswer]

Oh, speaking for myself and many others, we are plenty afraid of heights

[@josephsliger3308]

@@42WasTheAnswer you sure have my respect. Absolutely amazing.

[@Constitution1789]

I've been watching these kinds of videos for over a week now. Every time my hands and feet sweat. Just watching it is exhilarating. I'd seriously purchase a VR headset just to immerse myself even further into Honnold's world.

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I'm the mother of a 17 year old son .Who's got a big interest in climbing. He showed me who you are. Unbelievable !!! How does a mom handle such lifestyle ? Your faith is stronger than anything I've ever whitnessed. Bravo 👏👏

[@lmmarkov]

Solo climbing (climbing without safety gear) is only practiced by very very very few climbers because it is super dangerous. Alex Honold does not represent what rock climbing truly is, only the most extreme of it. Rock climbing is fairly safe sport if practiced right and with right gear. So, no need to worry about your son's lifestyle, he will most likely use gear and will be safe!

[@idkgg9588]

@@lmmarkov Solo climbing can be done with pro but it's way more strenuous mentally and physically, being able to make redundant anchor placements, hauling the gear, rapping and cleaning only to have to jumar or aid yourself back up and having to double check everything alone on a multipitch is challenging

[@ghost2coast296]

To put it simply they don't care about anyone but themselves, and even that isn't too much

[@idkgg9588]

@@ghost2coast296 inept

[@gillsilva5643]

Have your son watch Marc Andre leclair the alpinist on Netflix he was the best solo climber of his generation

[@AzNightmare]

3:43 *Wished they didn't cut the camera here. I was really intrigued in seeing what's his next move to get up from this position.*

[@EdwinChenLoo]

At least we saw him get to that point. We don't know how he got into the position shown on the first few seconds of this video!!!!

[@Cwfs01]

Love how Griffith is just talking and honnald is sitting there in VR

[@georgiolouw8754]

This dude represents the line between bravery and insanity. That’s tough.

[@stevewalston7089]

I'm totally fine with folks like Alex soloing who know the risks. However, I remember hearing the El Cap conversation with Jimmy Chen and Jimmy's concerns about not being on the wall when Alex was climbing and his feel of responsibility of Alex climbing for other than personal reasons. To see Alex climbing for someone else so that a VR experience can be created seems like Alex has crossed into climbing for other reasons. I'm not talking about money here but he is likely getting paid. I'm talking about climbing outside of how he used to, sort of sneaking off and not telling anyone and climbing when he's in the zone, to scheduling it and climbing as a performance art. The additional pressure and thoughts seems like it could lead to poor concentration. I climbed for 20 years and have soloed a few things and 4th classed a few things where a fall would have been certain death. Doing anything like Alex does is out of the question, that's an entirely different level.

[@skeche]

nah he's all good mate, we the audience need this.

[@apmaz6112]

@@skeche lol,putting your 10 minute entertainment over someone else's life

[@NathanPearse]

I do semi agree with your point although he did some free soloing for 60 minutes years before 'Free Solo' so this isn't the first time.

[@curtisfoy6735]

You’ve got a good point. You’ve got to be zoned in to be doing this.

[@paytonkoop2415]

A

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Alex is an inspiring legend.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Honnold is the best! Im just glad he’s still with us because I feel like we all know….you know…

[@shoedil812]

This man is next level. As a quite extreme athlete myself.... This man straight up scares me.

[@MrForestExplorer]

I just had the experience yesterday. Very cool. Incredibly impressive climbing...and absolutely amazing VR filmmaking. Half the time I was wondering "How the heck did they capture this!!>???".. Awesome, truly awesome.

[@chrisweza]

watching alex climb makes my hands and feet so clamy, what he does is incredible

[@thunderkinginkwark271]

It amazes me how hes still alive after all that climbing

[@trawlins396]

Agree. I'm afraid for him. One day hell tempt fate and fate will give in. It's inevitable.

[@Dashersacct]

This man is one of my biggest inspirations

[@Calisto34]

I just watched the VR film on my Meta Quest 3 and it's mind blowingly good. It really does put you right there at the rocks next to Alex and everything is life sized and at true scale. There's a part where he's so high that you can't see anything below anymore because of clouds all around. That's enough to give anyone a panic attack. Bravo to the filmmaker and crew for making it possible.

[@Dang3rMouSe]

He's incredibly collected when free soloing. I'd guess that is coming from yrs of training & experience coupled with the appropriate zen focused mindset. Crazy to watch.

[@catsaur]

Anything with Honnold is an instant click

[@pinkmankk9117]

He‘s from another planet !

[@redbull]

he's out of this world 🌎

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Pffffft. The other planets *WISH!* That mahfuggah is 100% Earthling, baby! 😎

[@braydenjones603]

Just turned on my Meta Quest 2 for the first time in a while and watched this. Lost for words. Except... thank you Alex and Red Bull.

[@redbull]

so glad to hear you loved it Brayden 🙌

[@TheRealMattyMatt]

Alex is so incredible. My palms sweat watching what he does.

[@ciecat6015]

It's true when people say if you're super good at something, there's always somebody much better than you. But, that's not the case for Alex. He has set a boundary. Where it might take years or even impossible for a new generation to beat.

[@dawnriddler]

not even close, especially in this day and age, there are kids out there climbing much higher grades

[@samgould8567]

@@dawnriddler Alex is the all-time greatest free soloist and that title will probably never been taken from him. Even if someone comes along and free solos his same routes faster, or does more challenging routes, I think that Alex is at the limit of what a human can consistently do and stay alive. I might be wrong and I’d rather be wrong if someone dares to challenge him.

[@dawnriddler]

@@samgould8567 but he isn't, he doesn't free solo hard routes, even with ropes the highest grade he climbed was 9a, which means his comfort level is much lower, and there are people out there climbing 9c and pushing towards 10a.

[@goldiekildea2924]

Alex I am In awe Watching you Climb Those colossal rocks without any rope to catch you if you Loose your footing or sneeze!! I'm well aware that Your Films are after the fact But I still get so nervous watching you just the same! 😬

[@gwynjames]

Watching the documentary now,he must be fearless and so confident,but also very strong and focused ffs,his skin on his hands must be tuff as a rhinos arse,amazing to watch

[@DirtyFan2]

That's like a climbing part from a movie " mission impossible 2 ".

[@hummingbir6]

The paradox is every time I watch this guy I feel I am in a VR.

[@wallieshere]

so many amazing people in the world of chaos

[@Allyourbase1990]

This is so crazy . Just any wrong moves and you’re done for good

[@lbcrypto5309]

What a fantastic job you guys are doing, super exciting to watch:)))

[@isaiahsawyer9598]

The hardest part is carrying the 10 ton boulders between his legs! Insane!

[@endrawes0]

Alex is a mad man

[@growurown207]

quite the opposite

[@andydufresne6374]

Tom cruise already done this

[@maximusaugustus6823]

This is pure madness, Alex's brain is definitely wired so differently than most humans.

[@McShag420]

That would make sense, as he's been diagnosed with autism, but I think it really helps him out.

[@edgeofinsanity]

Free solo like this is something else

[@Emilianoo8]

Dude that’s insane and amazing it makes you giggle it’s just wild

[@Bogo0112]

I love how he still wears a helmet while free soloing. It's like it's safer to him.

[@trcythmpsn]

I powder my hands to hold my phone when I watch free solo climbs.

[@redbull]

😅

[@HighVolume12]

🥵@@redbull

[@Bearszzz]

It’s scares me that he is now the “free solo guy” and people may influence him to push further until something bad happens to him. Alex is a goat

[@bobbygene4418]

His hand shake you can bet it's strong!

[@snoozyq9576]

Im addicted to watching these climbs even though they stress me out so much 😅

[@SirTarnacle]

highly recommend watching this in VR

[@iholesale]

Watching this gives me heart palpations

[@dpych73]

I was just thinking about a vr climbing video and here it is

[@arneliis]

I felt this was more about producer/technology than Alex talent itself

[@redbull]

without one you can't appreciate the other ✌️

[@SelcraigClimbs]

@@redbull absolutely

[@jornalmotonewsojornaldamot7120]

Wonderful!! All in this "adventure" was wonderful! Fanstastic!!

[@xctkillaprodigyx2586]

Amazing individual and even though I find this absolutely insane its also inspiring. I just really hope this guy slows down now that he has a kid.

[@sjacrane]

So glad he’s wearing that green helmet while free soloing hundreds of feet up. Safety first!

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

just seeing Alex Honnold makes my palms sweat now

[@ki7184]

Alex has more strength in his pinky than my entire body

[@nowuknow5807]

Tom cruise left the chat

[@andydufresne6374]

Yes

[@Andyg2g]

The fear in that dude’s voice at 7:28 was palpable.

[@redbull]

its super real

[@solofourohsixgaming]

3:35 Was really excited to see how he was gunna climb that part then it just cuts off.

[@adamphillips5101]

Couldnt imagine this vr. I had aliens and dinosaurs running at me. Your mind tricks u into thinking real. When i put on vr im with people and they have to touch you to keep bearings. It was unbelievable

[@natedawg3855]

My knees get weak just watching this… His family must be terrified when he climbs.

[@dimatadore]

That overhang

[@Yojut]

I watched a documentary on him last night. Actually two. And I was engulfed in them. He’s a wild dude. His mind. Just so curious. I was obsessed when it was done. I wanted more, and there wasn’t any.

[@Mousehansen]

I recommend watching Magnus Midtbo's latest vid with him.

[@beachtroll4023]

He has aspegers, and his stimulis doesn't work normally, it means that he needs more to be stimulated than others

[@trawlins396]

​@@beachtroll4023 that makes sense. I knew it had to be something.

[@Harrison-j6t]

this is just mindblowing.......

[@Liqweed1337]

there is a movie about solo free climbing, where they show how it all began, back in the 70s where they train to free-solo El Cap mountain in one day

[@RonaldMoore-ug7bd]

So scary,,, and exciting at the same time,,,,be safe,, God bless,, peace and love 💯

[@СергейСеменов-з9е]

Я отказываюсь в это верить, я восхищен Алексом

[@jizim8947]

I wanna see Free Solo in the new dome on the Las Vegas strip.... how incredible that would be 🤞🤞🤞

[@HugoCornellier]

You predicted the future!

[@burningman8629]

Mad respect for Alex! 👍👍

[@bfrog7873]

I love how this felt like a life time

[@daniyaldanish8996]

🤯🤯🤯 extraordinary is a small word describe 👌👍

[@redbull]

blows our minds

[@bryanshort4422]

It gives you wings

[@jondough942]

This guy has the biggest balls in history. Hats off!

[@Chileno_GUERRABLANCA]

The highest wall I climbed is megawatt which was a 9 pitcher, Seeing Alex climbing El Capitan was insane.

[@jackfrost1774]

This only having 1 million views pisses me off. Free soloing is on my bucket list.

[@neilchinn2124]

I would say he has the biggest set of balls of any human walking the earth today.

[@k10batmama]

These are the small moments that I'm actually proud to be a human to watch this man literally climb up a mountain with absolutely no safety gear no helmet nothing and he climbed a 3000' mountain he conquered El Capitan he did it it's amazing it's about as cool as watching that guy jump from the stratosphere and land it

[@sankalp8657]

He must be a superhero

[@brianharder7714]

Wow. What a crew. I see Renan sneaking in there. With him and Jon at work, this is going to be great.

[@Megacowmilker353]

This clip inspired me to get off my sofa and do something. Feels much safer sitting on the floor.

[@jakobbauz]

09:01 The shot you came for. And the word you're searching for is: nuts. :)

[@aurtisanminer2827]

“Fairly unusual experience” is a hell of a way to describe what Honnold does. Lol

[@arpia7514]

Forget all the great actors and celebrities out there.. I mean these guys are like a superheros! I cannot imagine 🙈

[@redbull]

it takes a special kind of person that's for sure 😅

[@clydez1234]

This would be the best VR experience possible, no doubt.. god bless Alex

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

I can't climb walls, cliffs or mountains but am pretty good at climbing stairs! Went up Toronto's CN Tower's stairs in only 6:59 seconds. Not dangerous but no less difficult than solo mountain climbing.

[@myrical4147]

We making it to the top of the world tree with this one!

[@polocorp]

He's quite litteraly the Goat 🐐😂

[@abenicolaas]

I find it so weird how they are talking about VR being the star in this video, while you see Alex free soloing a massive wall... Idk, doesn't feel right. Dont take a man putting his life at risk for granted. Be safe Alex, it is mesmerizing to see you climb.

[@juanochoa231]

this is crazy

[@xXelitegpXx]

Alex is constantly evolving. There are no limits for him.

[@2jjulian]

My hands were swearing just watching him climb like that. What a guy

[@SpookyFairyVR]

Can't wait!

[@wiz1695]

This man is 🧊

[@Sushnostb]

Alex inspired me to climb the stairs without a hand on the railing. Some say it is unsustainable and eventually I'm going to fall. But it's not like I just go up unprepared. I have climbed those stairs using the railing many times. I know where all the good steps and holds are. I am careful to be sure I am able to down climb it if I get into an unsafe spot. When you have a certain level of skill, free stair solo looks more difficult than it really is. People are always asking my wife if she worries I will fall to my death or maybe to a bruise. Her reply is always the same: "It is his life and he has to choose his own path. But if he doesn't clean all that damn chalk off the stairs, I'm going to push him down myself."

[@qwert_op1296]

The two best things alex honnold and redbull

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Yup. Awesomeness and poison. That's all you need in life! 💪

[@ltm277]

I never knew films like this were being made just for VR. And vertigo gets at me sitting down in the cinema already

[@PAWAN-vj6jp]

Truely legend

[@redbull]

the GOAT

[@essneaks]

HOLY CRAP, I COULD NEVER EVER!

[@LaureusSport]

Incredible!

[@redbull]

🙌

[@johnappleby2182]

U guys are all insanely Brilliant