Girlfriend reacting to climbing with Alex Honnold

[@ayooobro]

its fucking insane how magnus is out there having a near death experience and alex is filming and narrating like a dad at his kids sports day

[@gerardanthony9834]

Good summation.

[@thetasurfers]

i think Alex simply is incredible aware of people their emotions/state of mind and he mostly kept talking to reassure Magnus and distract from fearful thoughts. Don't forget he's been with many people and he himself likely has experienced debilitating fear when climbing (actually I know he did, where he was stuck all alone free soloing).

[@thegnome9529]

@@thetasurfers My thoughts aswell

[@joeashbubemma]

Honnold is a different kind of human being.

[@pgkb216]

@@thetasurfers well honnold started free soloing with a near death experience sooooo he definetly did

[@eugenebebs7767]

In retrospect it's such a surreal video to watch. Alex is filming himself like he's on a casual weekend hike while Magnus is having a life and death experience in the background.

[@sawyerrice3244]

Exactly

[@milire2668]

thats y it s so absurd n hilarious at the same time :D

[@arturobandini4078]

Alex' borderline Asperger's really came across in that video 😅

[@alixforien8388]

And the both are doing the same thing, the feel it differently

[@kasperv967]

lmao it made for great watching

[@EricLS]

It’s so interesting to hear Alex just completely kick into fear management gear. “That crack was scary honestly” “yeah cool how do your feet feel?” Just immediately moves the conversation to the here and now

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Yep I can see why he is as good as he is looking at this from a complete novice perspective. Lingering on past holds and difficulty can cloud your brain and make you not "be in the moment" so to speak. There is a time and place to reflect on dangerous moments of the climb, and it's best to not reflect on those when you're hundreds of feet in the air with no protection.

[@tattyboi1594]

It's funny you say that. One thing I've noticed about Alex is how present he is. It goes a long way to explaining why he can do what he does

[@kim98677]

It really surprised me, i understand that this IS easy climbing for Magnus but Alex didn't just pick an easy spot to go climb, he was there to guide him through it all with both advice and encouragement completely understanding how scary it is. It's easy to see Alex as some complete madman but he really is all there only difference from others is that he's genuinely married to his sport

[@IIISentorIII]

@@kim98677 Don't forget that he actually has a girlfriend, the super self-important one that ruined his movie and basically made it unwatchable.

[@TheHeadincharge]

I see a lot of people complementing Alex on this, and while certain aspects of what he says is helpful for sure, he also says some things that really raised Magnus’ anxiety at times.

[@ingsYEAH]

I think its good to include her reaction in the equation -- I'm glad Magnus is showing how she felt about it. When you take risks, there is an emotional cost to the people who love you.

[@Friddow]

Very true. I also feel like them talking about the experience together is the best directors commentary anyone could ask for. Him reliving the experience and her as a very present reminder of how scary this is from an outside perspective, as well as the perspective of someone who Magnus is really important to.

[@dreams7091]

My dad used to take risky hiking expeditions on the regular, and as a kid I lived in fear of him dying and that partially contributed to me purposely emotionally detached for most of my life.

[@ymaifiyv6589]

You’re always at risk for something happening. And like Alex said, driving a car is probably more dangerous than this - for an experienced climber.

[@Oakshield2]

Indeed

[@rrai-]

Annoying tbh

[@treck87]

Alex looked like a kid in a candy store, just happy to share his special treasure of free-solo with another experienced climber. His free-solo filming of Magnus Free-soloing was another level of intense artwork.

[@TimEckel]

Kid in a pepper store

[@YourAverageBunny]

Yeah I'm sure it's a tight knit community, I don't assume there are people rioting to be free climbers

[@grandpied]

@@YourAverageBunny And presumably there aren't very many free-climbers rioting.

[@alanrequena6210]

2:32

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Facts

[@Dr.DiegoDuarte]

Alex is having a chilled out day carrying cameras, making jokes and one of the best climbers of the world is scared to death by following him

[@wooshbait36]

No shit Sherlock, Magnus is not a solo climber

[@Dr.DiegoDuarte]

@@wooshbait36Elementary, my dear Watson! Who said he was?

[@wooshbait36]

@@Dr.DiegoDuarte That climb was way too easy; I'm not even a climber and do more dangerous things at my workplace as a construction worker, like doing intense psychical work at 200 meters height without protective gear.

[@michaeljames3252]

@@wooshbait36 lol ok.

[@spulwasser]

@@wooshbait36 if it's so easy, then try for yourself!

[@papawhisky2935]

Next episode: why I'm single again

[@siri5784]

Next next episode: climbing a route i made in Yosemite cus my girl left me

[@siri5784]

for those who dont get it, it was a dawn wall reference lmao

[@Canuck037]

Lmfao

[@mosley3485]

The other "free solo"

[@lotoxy]

XD

[@Lcblack1422]

Seeing Magnus and Alex talk about this after the fact is still a gut wrenching watch. Alex did a podcast and gave high praise to Magnus. He knew he was more than capable but praised how he edited the original video and was critical of himself and didn't edit himself to look like a super star. To me Magnus is a superstar no matter what. Loving all the videos

[@luke_mckay]

What is the podcast?

[@kitsch570]

Gut wrenching??

[@ArsenAl-zorK]

Alex is an actual mountain goat. What a legend, just running up that wall while filming and commenting lol

[@TangoIndiaMike144]

Alex "mountain goat" Honnold

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

But even mountain goats make the one-point plummet. LoL

[@philihc]

For him it's like a Sunday hike, his jokes about filming and free soloing ...

[@AlanLamb11]

Eh, I hope he was being extra carefree due to being in a video that would be seen by millions. If he climbs like that all the time he is going to leave a widow with children. Most of the best free soloist who have died did not die on difficult routes but on climbs like this they had gotten careless doing as a warm-up or teaching new soloist and did not have the hyperfocus necessary where 1 minor mistake can become deadly.

[@God-mb8wi]

@Baronarx V literally has adopted a new meaning. f scott fitzgerald described jay gatsby as "literally glowing" in the great gatsby. that was in the 1930s. go to any dictionary and you'll see the alternative definition of literally. language changes constantly.

[@TheQuicksilver115]

I think I said it on the original as well but I'll echo it here: This is the best free solo content possible. It's really eye opening to see Magnus shitting bricks on a 5.9! Most of the time solo content is discouraged because you don't really want to inspire others to do such a crazy dangerous thing, but seeing one of my climbing heroes so incredibly uncomfortable on a route he could climb in his sleep really punctuates how terrifying soloing is and emphasizes that this isn't an activity that even the best climbers in the world approach nonchalantly and neither should you. Soloing isn't a joke, it isn't a game, it's literally life or death at every moment. Thanks for doing it so that we don't have to, Magnus! And Marte, please ensure he makes you a hard promise now!! Hahah

[@BiggieChungulus]

Maybe I'm retarded but the sheer unpleasantness lowkey attracts me to it. Before I do any soloing I need to get like 2000% stronger though, and maybe clear a few highball boulders first lmao.

[@kyleballing]

I am not a pro climber, not even a very good climber, but I find free solo climbing very appealing. I have done some pretty technical scrambling and even some 5.8 stuff solo, but only when I am 100% confident in my abilities, the conditions, and in the right mindset. Having that perfect combination, is a very amazing experience.

[@MegaCharns]

no I would say the movie free solo is the best by far, the production the climb the story, basically everything about it

[@brianlambert4685]

@@MegaCharns 1st I'm not a climber! I've watched both, Free Solo is mindblowing but so out of reach of 99.99% of humans that you cannot relate to it any more than I can relate to living on Mars in a SciFi drama. The Magnus video is instantly relatable, I know Magnus is an outstanding climber, but you can see that the rock might be climable by many - if there was no drop. I can almost imagine myself there and therefore feel the danger. However you can also see how hard it is, see the mind bending drop and really feel his emotion. This moves the Magnus/Alex video to another level!

[@TheQuicksilver115]

@@MegaCharns I was talking about like KZbin creator content, obviously Free Solo is an absolute masterpiece! But it also wasn't a super accurate depiction of the average experience. This video gives you more of a normal, sane person's perspective. Honnold is literally just built different lol

[@tracy4509]

The look on her face when Magnus is trying to justify his "go for a bush tactic" 🤣

[@jonesjeremiah]

Aim for the bushes

[@BradyBegeman]

THERE GOES MY HEROOOO

[@zuggrr]

3:03

[@HauntedSheppard]

But a bush has the potential for piercing damage thoo..

[@Bawamba]

@@BradyBegeman I sang that line in my head lol

[@AdrianCuyubambaDiaz]

She can read him so well, understand him so well, and describe him so well. That's a solid relationship right there

[@apetska4817]

yeah feels like it's rare to see healthy and mature relationships on the internet nowadays

[@zehelsumi1845]

Agreed

[@kristoferkrus]

I like how Alex unintentionally becomes a source of comic relief in this video 😁 Awesome feat, man.

[@cameronh.3668]

Do u think the constant commentary helped or distracted Magnus? I know in the beginning of the climb Magnus said it helped him but a few times he looked annoyed by the constant talk.

[@kristoferkrus]

@@cameronh.3668 I kind of felt that too but Alex seemed pretty relaxed and understanding of the fact that Magnus needed to concentrate so I don't think there was any real problem with that. I would rather be distracted a few times by someone who can keep the atmosphere relaxed than having dead silence and a tense mood.

[@C_R_O_M________]

@@kristoferkrus yeah, I noticed that too (mainly in myself). I'd tell him to shut up and be a little more empathetic with my predicament. Not that it would help me though and that's what I feel Magnus realized during those moments, went along with him and said nothing.

[@mpr746]

@@cameronh.3668 Throughout the reaction video he hinted that it annoyed him during the climb, but that looking back Alex's comments were important.

[@mikeshardly]

@@cameronh.3668 there’s also a chance it wasn’t constant, like Magnus said there was 2 hours of footage, a lot of it that got cut could have been that silent climbing and he just kept in all the bits with commentary because it’s more entertaining

[@thomasgrimm1664]

Hi Magnus, I just wanted to say - your content is already insanely good. Don't beat yourself up over making better and better videos. Just find your groove and keep up the great work! You inspired me to start climbing again :)

[@JesiErin]

Totally agree. You have inspired me to never climb, but you have inspired me to build more upper body strength. I'm up to 3 pull-ups from 1 just a month ago. I have a fear of being more than 5 ft off the ground, but I do like being able to do monkey bars with my kids. Love your regular videos. This one is almost too intense, but also really good.

[@davidamir85]

I also agree, and have started climbing because of him! Do more climbing videos!!

[@gnalter]

such a good comment

[@DonQuickZote]

💯

[@ardobkin]

Agreed!

[@toomuch9762]

Some of the advice Alex gives is actually great life advice. “If you get stuck in a spot never force it, just take your time and figure it out”!!! There are a few other gems in the original video

[@PureBloodWNC]

Agreed. Enjoyed watching that one too.

[@CamCadie]

Most definitely, especially “if you don’t feel confident at the time being, take a moment, re-access, take two steps back and find another route” is such a good one.

[@Pythonzzz]

…in bed

[@toomuch9762]

@@CamCadie ya love that one. And theres another where he says something like “dont worry about whats behind you or ahead of you, just take it one move at a time”

[@d_ruggs]

glad you pointed that out. I noticed it when i first saw the video and had hoped they would point it out here. my fav was when he said "hey man don't freak yourself out by worrying about whats coming up or whats below you, just focus on whats in front of you and find the next hold" - Im paraphrasing but it was something to that affect, which is great life advice

[@erikpetersen6151]

Honesty and lack of ego is incredible. Alex’s commentary is so casual. My hands are sweating like crazy. Great video

[@pamelaawyong]

"Is he eating bell peppers?" I love marte, she echoes everything that we (normal people) think about!

[@ryanm894]

After that video... I literally have been eating A bell pepper for a snack. Its actually reshresing

[@Lumi_nance]

huh? in germany this is totally normal. like eating raw tomatos, karrots, kohlrabi to light meal

[@TheChessNeck]

No lie, I ate a pepper raw for the first time because I saw him do it haha

[@peepopalaber]

@@Lumi_nance true. also everywhere else like norway too... but i think how he ate it is the kicker.

[@wizewizard1840]

you 'murricans are really weird.

[@ashmaybe9634]

You don't have to "top" that video, just keep doing what you're doing and the natural progression of your content, editing skills and story telling capabilities will take care of the rest. It was a stand out video for so many reasons, not least the fact it took about 2 weeks off my life from the stress alone of watching it! I can't imagine what it was like to free solo. Great work Magnus.

[@hilgerto]

I wanted to say the same things, really amazing videography! What really stood out to me too were the close up shots on the rock and you can still achieve those while rope climbing. I love watching your videos every now and then.

[@curaga0161]

I agree with this... you don't have to worry about topping this video. TBH my hands started sweating with fear about 1/2 through the video and I had to skip over a few parts just to make sure things ended smoothly D: ..

[@gahlol7069]

Yeah I see this as a very different like kind of a special episode thing. I wouldn’t necessarily call this a video that cannot be topped as well

[@gahlol7069]

And even if that’s the top technically, we’re probably not the target audience for it

[@PossMcLeod]

Spot on Ash! We wanna keep Magnus on this planet with us! lol.

[@ShadyNetworker]

I swear, as a climber, this has to be the most terrifying video to watch on KZbin. It's simultaneously also one of the most funny videos ever. Alex is a hoot. Thanks for filming this and sharing this! The original video is really amazingly put together!

[@Josh-eb5vm]

i bet you cant even climb out of bed

[@dwmueller76]

I only climb vicariously through others on KZbin but I agree! This is one of the scariest vicarious solos I’ve done! ;) I watched the original & really enjoyed this version w/ his gf! Seeing her reaction highlights the consequences very well! It’s strange how scary it can be just watching, even though you know the climb was successful. As much as I enjoy watching Free Solo climbing, I wish people would not do it. It doesn’t matter how skilled you are if just one of the hundreds of holds breaks loose!

[@TheValinov]

i think that one video where a young man falls of a cliff to his death is a bit more terrifying...

[@TheValinov]

@Aaron couldn't find it anymore, must be deleted... found something quite simular but still horrific: /watch?v=EP9odtyv9ho

[@doochebark3508]

Alex is that one friend that you're wife kinda like cus he's just such an awesome and positive being but at the same time she REALLY doesnt want you to hang around him too much aha

[@Rushil-bo3zn]

I had the exact same thought 😂

[@ZawadaP]

I would 100% watch the full 2 hour unedited footage. Watching you problem solve the route is so entertaining.

[@kongkjetil]

This!!

[@FantasySportsZen]

Yes. 100%

[@juoujhhgh]

This + no music would be beautiful.

[@atown.7104]

this needs more likes

[@cern1999sb]

And if you can get Alex to release his unedited footage of El Capitan too, that would be insane to watch! I'd like to see them both

[@richieewinns]

I've watched that video several times now and everytime, it makes my hands and feet sweat profusely. I can confidently say, you'll never find me free soloing anything in my lifetime and I am okay with that lol. Alex is seriously wired different and it's remarkable.

[@seancostello4158]

the way he just casually stands on teh side of a mountain like a goat, filming calmly.. its insane

[@stegwise]

i just think of the infinite universes where he was once considered an idiot and is now considered a greasy spot at the bottom of a wall

[@BEARD3DBEANIEE]

I free solo'ed 3 flights of stairs the other day 🦾

[@privatprivat7279]

he surrenders to the moment... not wanting to be anywhere ells...down....or allready on top and done it... its the moment of being in the moment...and then dealing with those emotions...untill they are no longer present or distracting u from the present moment and goal...once u let that voice in your head take over or let it chatter...its all wrong emotions and being, i wish i didnt do this ,i wish i wasse still down, i wish it wasse allready over, what if i c'ant do this, what if i fall, what if i loose my strainght, what if a hard wind makes me loose my grip, what if it starts raining, what will happen if i fall, what will my family think if i die, how angry will my girlfriend be when she fiends out i free climbed... u cannot have that chatter in your head, and for magnus it wasse still present....he did it, but he didnt enjoy it... i really believe alex loves the fear, beating the fear... so once its beaten it must be a freeing feeling of life when ur up there.losing to the fear of failure is the worst feeling. alex beaten that

[@audacityx]

i free solo from my bed onto the floor

[@MiguelClimbs]

Cant wait to watch this with my wife later. The first thing she said when I showed her the original video was, what did Marte think of Magnus doing this. My wife would kill me 🤣

[@caseycronan9217]

Right?! Whew, that was a legendary video though! 😅

[@YoreHistory]

Same reaction from my wife lol

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

So soloing is twice as risky for married guys lol

[@thanossnap4170]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 Excactly! If you survive and succeed, your spouse may still strike you down dead for the anxiety it caused.

[@mikeoglen6848]

I suspect she got the rolling-pin out off camera...

[@surgegamer]

Having only ever free-solo'd once in my life on a simple 50m wall, I absolutely had my heart racing watching this. You are an absolutely incredible climber Magnus, and I appreciate your exploration across the different physical sports and disciplines. All of your videos have been an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@xgtwb6473]

Makes my balls tingle

[@ΚρανίΩ]

Aye bruh a 50 m free solo wall is still really huge

[@LnDSuv]

50m free solo is gigachad-tier climb, good job man.

[@Rookiebookem]

That's super scary! You could have died! Magnus could have even died on his 12m wall!

[@slyderace]

The GoPro section was the scariest! Looking at where he was looking, where he was looking for a good hold - that was so nerve wracking! I could see the anxiety on her face and my heart was racing too!

[@k9prtr]

Where he was looking or where he was looking where he was looking?

[@dwcLDN]

@@k9prtr 😂

[@RazDaz74]

Alex did a great job filming!

[@fakecubed]

It's the sudden moves, and the very narrow field of vision being that so close to the rock. The scariest part is when he bumped the camera right into the rock. I can imagine just the instinct to pull away quickly when you bump into something unexpectedly, and how that could throw off your balance while you're clinging for dear life to the cliff.

[@philipsturtivant9385]

I'm 67 yrs old. I was 30 years a soldier, and for 20 of those years, a weekend skydiver. So - with that background established - let me be clear: on the few occasions I tried rock climbing, I found it to be a near-laxative experience, so I feel strangely vindicated by Magnus confessing his fears !! 😉Really enjoying your channel Magnus 👍👍👍

[@marklogan9849]

Phil, just to add to your story, I've had 9 near-death events in my last 69 years and watching Magnus looking down with his GoPro and seeing 200 meters below his feet made my hands shake in fear that he was about to buy the farm even though I knew he edited what I was watching.

[@RiccBallard]

near-laxative experience best quote EVER! I have had a couple of those myself.

[@davida1679]

I’m a rock climber and a part time skydiver. For me, rock climbing is much more intense than jumping out of an airplane. Skydiving is very very simple, climbing takes a lot more concentration, training and fear management. I never climb if I’m not feeling well, had too many drinks the night before, stressed out or angry? Skydiving, I could do all those things and not have any issues.

[@philipsturtivant9385]

@@davida1679 My sentiments exactly!

[@Terahydron]

@@davida1679 the hardest part of sky diving is looking down and jumping. If you don't pass out, very less chances of parachute failing

[@iiNJenn]

Alex’s running commentary perfectly encapsulates climbing culture I feel- so supportive and calming yet still encouraging and pushing you!!

[@heinzketchup3323]

I felt like Alex pushed Magnus into something he didn't really want to risk, not cool… But don't get me wrong, encouraging and pushing you when you have a rope and are safe is totally fine, but not when it is a life or death situation in case something were to go wrong.

[@elomnusk7656]

If risking your life is a great culture i would reconsider my view on life

[@Alex-xt9hn]

@@heinzketchup3323 are you posting this comment to make people angry?

[@wanzed6235]

@@heinzketchup3323 Alex was completely fine with Magnus not even trying the climb.

[@heinzketchup3323]

@@wanzed6235 Magnus said he didn’t really want to go several times, and at the top also said „you made me“, which means that he must have felt some type of pressure.

[@davidr9876]

I feel like Alex's entire commentary is geared to managing Magnus' emotions and guiding Magnus' thought pattern. So if he says "look at the Vegas stip over there" it's not because he wants to show the strip, its to keep Magnus from ruminating on how dire his situation is. And he puts a positive spin on everything. Magnus - "that was scary" Alex...yup, how do your feet feel? Magnus - "That was slippery" Alex - that is actually good because it makes you more purposeful. The level of distraction is like when I'm talki g my kid through getting blood drawn lol. The conversation is disguised as a conversation but in reality I'm saying whatever will best distract my child from the needle.

[@mr.davemaeen8136]

I was scared of the needle. My dad told me 'it wont be anything that you cant handle' ..I said 'let's do it'

Spot on mate I 100% agree

[@runrin_]

i think you are giving him way too much credit. it seems to me like he's actually just being casual bc thats how he feels. he just wants to have a chat while climbing, while his friend is clearly scared, tired, and needs to focus.

[@archemides1517]

@@runrin_ mangus himself said in the original video that the talking helped a lot because it kept his mind off the whole death thing

[@Salihe-br9xe]

@@runrin_ Did u watch the video? Magnus said he was too focused and it felt like 15 minutes to him

[@opesam]

When my father was younger he climbed obsessively. He was climbing on sea cliffs in Cornwall (UK) as a teenager with his brother and a friend when they both fell 300m, and he had to finish the climb solo to report the accident. Their bodies were never found. My grandparents never really recovered and nor did my dad. It still sort of haunts our family.

[@lowercasepeople49]

Wow. I feel for you and your family. We all know the risk, but the reality always seems so much further from us.

[@arnavrawat9864]

Jesus Christ... Nature is unforgiving

[@lowercasepeople49]

@@arnavrawat9864 but Jesus Christ on the other hand is the epitome of forgiveness.

[@opesam]

@@TheSuburbansky1 tbh I've never asked my dad but my understanding is one fell and hit the other as they fell. Not 100% sure though.

[@perthfalcon]

As a teenager myself my brother and a mate were climbing down a 5-6m cliff and my brother fell flat on his back onto a rock.. i pretty much flew down sure he was paralyzed at least but thank christ he was ok. One slip.. mind you I'll still climb every now and then

[@ericlin158]

She is so great the way she asks for thoughts and perspective and really seems to want to understand while also having her own experience is really special

[@cbmlgia]

Really well put

[@tromboner6061]

she is half bald... Scandinavian women🤢🤮🤮

[@kyleschoneck-schranz5479]

I noticed she’s touching his arm a lot, kinda subconsciously verifying he’s next to me and alive, and it’s all okay. Lol

[@stonesage1586]

Yea, it also gives us some insight that feels real, right?

[@catedoge3206]

yes

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

The original video is one of the greatest things I've watched on YT btw. The raw humanity of seeing you go through this process, this tension between fear and faith, Alex's presence and clarity of mind, the whole thing is a treat and a privilege to watch, and will be for generations to come. It felt like I was watching the culmination of your life's work and journey, and watching you bet that life on your hands and your mentor. Awesome. Well done and thanks a lot!

[@ziqiguo1628]

Really nicely put comment!

[@pcmicro1815]

Comment award 🥇 presented to you

[@zayi8153]

Man that's well written!!

[@str8downdnb_mod360]

I agree. Well said.

[@DoesThisWork888]

Definitely a privilege to watch. I am extremely grateful for this type of content. Insane that we get this for free.

[@jonp6798]

After watching a load of Magnus’ videos I came back, watched the original video with Alex and then this again and the moments of terror it brings me is incredible. Finding out you are not good at crack climbing and being confronted with it not once but twice. Finding a loose hold and casually mentioning it. Realising the second time round the danger that is happening which I didn’t appreciate the first time as a non climber. Alex casually saying my climbing pals either have kids or have died. And then that go pro footage is just terrifying. The original video and this commentary are the two greatest videos I’ve seen Magnus do. I feel like I was there.

[@zeromailss]

This is like that one meme where a cameraman recording athletes running on a track while running alongside them but in the form of climbing Alex is a fucking legend, I like seeing him on random channels every once in a while just to know that he is still fine

[@mr.anonymous5856]

I seen that meme! The cameraman was running faster than the guys in the race LOL! he should have got the trophy!

[@Aname550]

Great comparison, although unfortunately the camera video was faked, it was for an ad or something

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@Aname550 yes, those videos are usually filmed from a unit on wheels. 😉

[@crizzleyo815]

@@Aname550 there is a "real" one where usian bolt does his victory lap and a big camera guy comes in super sonic style

[@riskyridge1177]

That's a well illustrated image fr lol

[@papapetad]

Alex is a funny bugger. His natural mentoring ability is incredible, especially when you consider his story. Looks like introspection held its share of blessings and rewards in his development as a human being. Such a good dude. The casual jokes about death were the best 😂

[@NytronX]

*Alex:* "Naugh, I don't like cameras" *Also, Alex:* _Climbs an entire mountain with multiple cameras beyond joyed._

[@trustnugget280]

That's what I thought. It felt like he was totally in his element

[@simenandersen3262]

​@@trustnugget280 probably because he was excited having Magnus with him. I think he dislikes filming himself

[@fercules2]

It's crazy how fear affects our body. We all know how to climb a ladder but if there was a ladder going up that high, I know many of us would find it incredibly difficult to to move after certain height, even though its basically repetitive motion all throughout.

[@earlgrey2130]

It's cute how open she is to the whole thing. Such a respectful and loving interaction between the two.

[@sulios491]

"What a weird day, Magnus died." What a great and also dark quote from Alex Honnold

[@howard5992]

his sense of humor is layered

[@TheQuicksilver115]

This one cracks me up for sure, love some good dark humor haha

[@badcornflakes6374]

Gallows humor dummies

[@HieronymousLex]

People say Alex is “casual” and “brutally honest” because of stuff like this. I think he’s just a sociopath with genuinely no ability to empathize.

[@pcenero]

@HieronymousLex I watched the documentary on him a while back and while I doubt it's something like sociopathy, they did measure his brain signals and noted his sense of fear is very muted.

[@666_ezio]

I loved that video. Alex constantly talking and you being so nervous to the point it's almost ONLY Alex talking was so funny. And the fact you did it despite your anxiousness was amazing and proved to me that it's all in your head.

[@misterjigolo]

"funny" weird way to spell terrifying

[@Huntamin77]

I mean yeah it’s all in your head until a hold breaks and you die lmao

[@jonnenne]

It's not all in the head when you literally don't have any physical protection. If he had harness etc then it would be ONLY in the head

[@Neophema]

Funny way to spell despite too. Hence?

[@666_ezio]

@@Neophema I am Norwegian, if you expect me to speak fluent English, let me hear your Norwegian first.

[@dandymcgee]

4:00 Alex: "I don't have that many go-to partners anymore." Magnus: 💀💀☠☠

[@telolisou]

They either died or retired. Not very inspiring to hear.

[@zehelsumi1845]

I would have packed my things right there

[@hellomate639]

It wasn't just the fact that he said it. It was the forlorn look on his face.

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

Your honesty and lack of ego in both of these videos is so good to see. It makes it incredibly watchable. To have climbed a free solo like that with Alex Honnold is a truly once in a lifetime experience and I’m thrilled you lived to tell the tale.

[@Sanoi737]

I wouldn't say lack of ego, but more like a transparency of ego, which is better in my opinion. There is never a lack of ego in us humans (or maybe if you 're a special guru or smth) but we just have to be open about it observe it and not feel exposed by it. I agree that this is what makes both these videos so interesting.

[@kylechow6072]

@@Sanoi737 very well said

[@ericastier1646]

@@Sanoi737 I think Marte is keeping Magnus honest.

[@catedoge3206]

yes

[@nickkautzman9711]

The fact that Alex is filming this so well is amazing.

[@Seanph25]

And so nonchalantly too 💀

[@Eventual-Visitor]

@@Seanph25 "No big deal" Alex.

[@Seanph25]

@@Eventual-Visitor fr haha, or when we he try’s to make a couple moves while holding the camera 😭😂

[@GabrielConstantinides]

I literally just remembered that the dude woke up one morning and went up El Capitan without any ropes and lived, I still can't comprehend it the man is a God or something

[@fastcarfootball8710]

@@GabrielConstantinides his brain works completely different than most... His amygdala doesn't light up at all when exposed to fear. Most people's would be so lit up when climbing they would fall to their deaths lol he's definitely a different breed.

[@francoisvn]

I think you did a great job of not glamourizing the experience and making it very real. It's clear that you are legitimately scared and not taking it lightly. I think it's fascinating seeing you a bit outside your comfort zone (but also agree you don't need to free solo for great videos)

[@astraw13]

just watched this reaction back to back with the original. this is nuts man. honestly one of the coolest things i have ever seen two humans do on this planet. you are a boss. and this is peak humanity. all humans should strive to your level of greatness. thank you bro, you got my subscription.

[@taracolsonleaning4277]

Marte's reactions were amazing-she asked all the questions I wanted to ask (and she makes everything funnier) :)

[@piratescove4]

So funny when Magnus blushes when he takes about the cute girl in school when she throws the side smile. A real couple. It's great how well his subs have taken to her energy.

[@garbour456]

She has such a great sense of humour

[@robd3895]

Yeah, I thought the exact opposite, she was so annoying, and to keep reiterating the idea of him falling "backward" might be a coping mechanism for watching the video but super not necessary.

[@mdreckow]

She’d make a great interviewer. Her questions were on point

[@XENONEZZ2]

Really pleased to hear Magnus saying never again. Very very few people can really just climb ''in the moment'' Alex is one those who can genuinely achieve that state of mind.

[@malcopops4]

Hmmm there's more people than you think who are capable of this, just look at online logbooks etc. However it doesn't necessarily overlap with the skills of being a good climber overall. As magnus says, its like a different sport. I think this was being thrown in the deep end a bit tbh.

[@BlackMoridin]

Didn't magnus and Alex do another free solo in February?

[@LukeSeed]

The thing about watching this stuff is logically you know he's made it through it but you're still terrified and that's good because you have empathy and aren't a psychopath. It's also really sweet to see her holding his arm the whole time.

[@felixdawson8497]

Completely agree and can’t help but read into this a comment on Alex Honnold. I can’t really believe he put Magnus through that when it was so emotionally painful to watch him pushed so far out of his comfort zone ! I could never

[@Gyuzelhon]

That was a great experience you had. Thanks for sharing it with us. Alex's fear management, communication style during climbing and artistic filming from above just another level. Stay safe guys!

[@ericastier1646]

You summarized in two lines what took me long paragraphs to talk about. well done and cute avatar.

[@afterburn2600]

You don't have to make a "better video" - just keep producing fantastic products and you'll be appreciated. Like I loved your video on the "worst climbing gym in Tokyo". It didn't have near the amount of grandeur, but it was safe, fun, and informative. The human element is very appreciated. Keep doing your thing.

[@davidgardzella1797]

Is a “better video” judged on the number of views alone? This poses the question would this story of Magnus free soloing garner more attention, less attention, or just a different kind of audience if the outcome were different? Celebrities die of cancer all the time but the story of magnus overcoming his fear and the physical and mental challenge of the wall with everything at stake is a positive story i feel emotionally invested in. I felt impressed and relieved at the end of the video. Impressed clearly by Magnus climbing abilities and relieved considering how Magnus seemed to be honest with his girlfriend about how scared he was at specific moments of the climb and hope that your relationship will grow in trusting each other. The other thing is that Magnus was clearly risking more than just death, this video is a “good video” because I feel so relieved for his girlfriend. Another kinda dark question is well how good of a climber really is Magnus, what’s the riskiest most challenging thing that he could do that’s still surmountable. This specific climb feels like it was pretty close to the current surmountable limit of his mental ability Ie what he’s comfortable with and actually able to do without falling into a shear panic attack and making a mistake. Yes this was a surreal video i wasn’t sure I was going to watch. I saw the thumbnail a few months ago and only watched now holding out as long as I did for fear that by watching this video and adding to the view count I’m somehow feeding Magnus fuel to push himself to the limit. It goes without saying I caved and eventually watched the video because like mosquitoes drawn to a flame everyone likes a good story it’s just a hell of a lot nicer when it’s a happy ending.

[@simonreilly213]

Dude your videos are always great . You don’t always have to “top” your previous content, just continue making great content. You certainly don’t have to risk your life to make another good video.

[@wtfizthiss]

His content is already S-tier. Nothing needs to be topped. Just keep doing what you do Magnus, and stay safe.

[@msig206]

Well said.

[@barnesrm76]

whats great about this climb is how positive alex was. aside from the camera work, the dude never lets anything negative manifest. he always a positive spin on things.

[@robinsheffield3648]

Well done Magnus! This reaction video is even better than the original. Great edit, great chat, great insight... Possibly your best video so far.

[@gamesthatmatter9374]

not better than the original lol since this is based on that . how can you say such absurdity my friend. if you are reading this Alex please forgive the lesser mentally inclined like ROBIN

[@shrekjunior6144]

@@gamesthatmatter9374 You didn't have to go their

[@harvoldtv]

@@gamesthatmatter9374 my guy...chill

[@tomassedlacik7236]

@@gamesthatmatter9374 it's your comment what's absurd - of course that commented video can be better and it's because of the commenting - don't be like a kid

[@Keemin]

@@gamesthatmatter9374 things that are better than the original are literally everywhere. innovation is literally the act of making improvements on the original thing.

[@ontop7437]

Props to Magnus for being able to compartmentalize his fear to regain focus. Yes it's Alex's back yard and he's ran up this a million times so it's like a sidewalk to him . Magnus on the other hand did an on site in a venue he's not at all familiar with. Kudos ! Don't do it again.......

[@uwesieg7878]

I am a technical diver and it is amazing to see the parallels to free climbing especially the mental aspect of it. An important aspect of dive planning is Risk Assessment. The most difficult question only I can answer is: Am I mentally up to this dive? I know I have the skills but can I rescue myself if need to be? And once at depth, quickly up is not an option anymore. To Magnus, respect.

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

I was a diver in my younger years. I stopped after my Dad died, he was the only one that I trusted enough to go out with. That's what amazes me about this video, even with Alex's words of encouragement I would still not be convinced. I had a good friend that became a SAT diver and after he got out of the service, he learned quickly how NOT like the service the private sector was! He would find missed steps and make them do complete rechecks of everything before he would go under. He developed some really bad health issues associated to the industry, which is something that they tell you in the military to expect. He passed away 10 years ago, but he worked until his age prevented him from going on extended dives. Trust is such an important part of these types of activities. These guys seem to know each other and they're both pros. My Dad told me, nobody promised you a tomorrow. I like seeing these guys doing these things and having someone they trust to do it with.

[@GypsyGirl317]

I too have done scuba diving in my younger years, and I am also currently a hiker and I love climbing small mountains here in New Zealand 🇳🇿. I can also relate to what you are saying and I was very aware of the technical aspects as I was watching this. 😁

[@danielbooth5035]

quickly up vs quickly down

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

@@UNUSUALUSERNAME220 diving is easy Bro...there are sharks to help u

[@aisthesis_]

My man Alex here acting like he can just respawn, so chill

[@enha6008]

Marte is such a mood! Her joyful personality works so well with your rather calm, reserved one. And she is pretty! I wish you two many many happy years together to come!

[@red_fry]

KZbin recommended me this video, and honestly I wasn’t sure why because I’ve never climbed in my life but how I’m happy they did ! I’ve been binge-watching your entire channel for the past week. Thank you for sharing your passion and how you go about with life with such sincerity. The videos are really great, no matter if you climb or not and I am 100% a fan of « Normal girl ». Shout out to you and Marte, really happy I came across your channel.

[@justinball9167]

Get yourself to a indoor gym asap Never to late Enjoy

[@ascarletllama]

She is such a gem, and so great to have on the channel. She ask's the best questions to let Magnus shine and explain all the detail of this adventure!

[@Elmerphant]

omg my palms are sweating. To know Magnus is calm-controlled by nature makes this even more intense to watch because you can see his mind really dialed in and anxious. His girlfriend is such a trooper, lol, I'd probably start crying.

[@phoenix9531]

Im about 10 minutes in and Marte's commentary is so thoughtful and carefully selected, but in a natural way. She seems so smart + emotionally smart. Its great to see you guys together!

[@phoenix9531]

Loving the moomin cup too

[@jacobsamson257]

🍝

[@georgestone8099]

Lmao, Magnus talking about 'Aiming for the bushes' just makes me think of The Rock and Samuel L Jackson in 'The Other Guys'..

[@Davidcook55951]

Haha same here.

[@stratdax4028]

His girlfriend was just looking at him with the funniest "wtf are you talking about" look.

[@annhill630]

Wow Marta is a total keeper! She is a so honest and accepting. Also it’s so good to hear you say, Magnus, that you don’t have to risk your life to create better content. It’s so true! As always be true to yourself and the rest will work itself out.

[@arknark]

I need to move countries

[@Basuko_Smoker]

@@arknark if you think thats your only problem...

[@arknark]

@@Basuko_Smoker Huh? Why the fuck is that comment there

[@Harpadzo]

This gives me flashbacks to the 70's. My best bud died falling over a hundred feet off Mt. Baldy and I decided to stop.

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Dam that's crazy I've climbed the Mormon rocks free climb

[@c64cosmin]

Watched the free solo video several time, the reason I always came back (despite the very sweaty hands) is the spiritual exprience of seeing a human fully owning their own life. You don't have to top this video Magnus, you're doing amazing and you're an amazing human being. Image you are like an artist, just one night, you tried to make a picture with chalk and charchoal, just to try to see how it feels, it turned out amazing, but it is not your style, then you get back to the colors that you always put and enjoy must, that is where you are best. Same here, your explosive style and challanging yourself physically (Army, competitions, bouldering) is what I am coming back for, this was just a different taste, like a one time special. Don't put pressure on yourself! You're doing amazing, and I bet you're going to create awesome videos following from now! Love from Romania!

[@Matt-ir1ky]

If you haven't seen the docu The Alpinist I think you should!

[@adampowell8804]

@@Matt-ir1ky just a great movie. Marc Andre used to climb in my gym before he started free soloing. He was on the kids team.

[@Matt-ir1ky]

@@adampowell8804 Ah, cool man. Just the chillest seeming dude ever. I don't consider myself uptight but when you see his demeanor it makes me feel like I need to take it down a couple notches hahaha

[@adampowell8804]

@@Matt-ir1ky hahaha totally hey!!!

[@c64cosmin]

@@Matt-ir1ky thank you very much for suggesting this, I have yet to watch Free Solo though, I just wait for the perfect day to do it, should I go with The Alpinist first instead?

[@DaniZanskar]

So glad to see the two of you in a video again!

[@Jack_Assin]

For someone who doesn’t like cameras Alex does a great job informing us, and entertaining us. while simultaneously climbing a rock, filming it, and giving advice. What a legend. If you haven’t seen it I suggest watching his movie (documentary)

[@DimitrisPapadakis]

Magnus you have my total respect! I admire your concentration and determination in all your videos. In this one, I can understand the "challenge" but I was very very worried, my hands were keep sweating. Take good care of yourself and your beloved girlfriend ! I am 44 and I would like to see more of your videos in the next decades as we both grow! Take care and manage the risk :) With total respect

[@AliasHSW]

The Alex and Magnus collaboration shall go down in YT history as the best collaboration ever!! It should be win YT video of the year!

[@sheikhyehirboty42069]

Is that a thing

[@AliasHSW]

@@sheikhyehirboty42069 - there are YT awards but don’t know exactly the categories

[@IAmTheRealUsopperGoddamnit]

@@sheikhyehirboty42069 Nope, but if it were, it certainly would. This video is legendary.

[@carsonalexandermuck1136]

I agree with Marte about seeing you not in control. I still remember my experience of watching this video with Alex for the first time. I immediately had to talk to other friends who follow you about how weird it was seeing you this nervous. I definitely had sweaty palms for you.

[@MegaCharns]

u can tell he didnt want to do it at all and had zero fun while doing it so id say apart from the content and impressing other people he got nothing from it.

[@MotRi1986]

@@MegaCharns maybie this video will make people think twise before they try free solo and indirectly this will save lifes and that is a good thing isnt it? When somone as good as Magnus is so afraid to climb a wall that he normaly would do with relativly ease it is humbeling for people to watch.

[@charlie15627]

Yeah, I hear ya. I kept wishing that I was there just to tell him, “Get out of your head and focus on the climb. Thinking about what bad things could happen doesn’t help, it only makes things worse. Don’t think about it, just climb.”

[@ChosenGamingIndividual]

What blows my mind about this is the endurance. Alex just hanging off with one hand almost the entire duration Magnus is climbing is nuts

[@heitorcornelius]

Well, alex is indeed a superman, and it was a piece of cake for him. But wherever he decides to pick the camera, it was at a very safe spot...

[@original_pranxter]

Your girlfriend is doing a great job keeping you alive. So adorable

[@MrNickelbacker]

Oh man your Girlfriend is so kind and heartwarming. Was a real pleasure to watch. All the best to you guys

[@coldworld5]

Can’t wait to use that excuse with my wife. It was never a hard promise.

[@cconnon1912]

That only works before marriage. 😂. If they were married it would be a very different video. 🧐🤬

[@CziffraNum]

Yeah, it's horrible. What a betrayal of trust. She shouldn't marry him.

[@Drenwickification]

@@CziffraNum 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fulalbatross]

@@CziffraNum ROFL, good thing we have the judge here. Make sure you tell her!

[@poisonjam4564]

@@cconnon1912 Wife reacting to our divorce ft. Alex Honnold

[@725niko]

She was a real good sport about it all and is very obviously concerned and cares for you immensely, so I understand her reactions and frankly am a bit surprised she didn’t react to it a bit more negatively and yet, I think knows you well enough to know how she should show concern but not step on your toes completely and say something too controlling like you are never climbing ever again. Much respect to her and you guy’s relationship. She’s a keeper Magnus!!

[@holliswilliams8426]

I'm surprised she wasn't that bothered, but I guess she climbs as well?

[@joeyisamazing1091]

I mean if he filmed this video right after telling her it probably would have been a more negative reaction. Like they obviously already talked about it and she had time to think about it

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@holliswilliams8426I think she had time to process it before the video. Also, I would be more concerned about future free soloing than the past knowing he made it.

[@therainman7777]

@@TheHeadinchargeI would be outraged, especially if they’re in a serious relationship.

[@drinmer1]

@@therainman7777 Why... how can you say you love someone and at the same time, hold them back from what they love?

[@pathas9511]

During this video it appears that Magnus is reliving the anxiety he felt climbing that day and wondering how he could (or if he could) overcome what I believe he feels may be a weakness (mentally) that he is not proud of. Let me tell you Magnus. Your strength of will is as great, if not greater than Alex's. Your completion of this impromptu free solo is an amazing feat. Congratulations. Know that you overcame your fear. You pressed yourself to the limit and overcame. Well Done.

[@writestuffmedia]

For me, Magnus is so, so impressive in this - Honnold is well inside his comfort zone & it's like a walk in the park. Magnus is a human on the limit here, and it's astonishing and awe-inspiring to watch. So much respect. Honnold is a superhuman, and he's incredible in a way we can barely relate to - it's so far outside our frame of reference we just gawp. But Magnus is, in a way, like the rest of us only better; he faces and conquers all our fears, where we'd all just be like, nah, done six vids in six days, you know what, let's walk & talk & then I can go home. Instead, he free solos. That's proper balls - and not gung-ho; just measured, calm, afraid, overcome fear, climb big wall. Absolute 100% respect. Simply fantastic to watch his process and skill challenged, and seeing rationality overcome fear - and then to have the idea of his girlfriend (did we miss her name?) reacting like the rest of us watching the original, is inspired.

[@CoolCommando123]

You've articulated my feelings better than I could have written. Honnold's climbing is incredible but difficult to comprehend, whereas I know how Magnus feels - to be high up, hunting nervously for the proper hold, only committing when I'm 200% certain it's the best (or only) way to proceed. It also reminds me of those jokes about having an average person compete alongside olympians to get a true appreciation of their skill.

[@egoworks5611]

Agreed with the OP

[@TheValinov]

@@CoolCommando123 i think thats the problem with bouldering where magnus comes from... you can always fall down and have like 0 consequences... in sport climbing is quite the same. you can try a lot and if it didnt work you just give it another go... not so much in trad and solo...

[@AIMLESS-NAMELESS]

Very well put

[@beetraham]

I like the effect how Alex's voice dims down in the end part of the climb w/ GoPro as/like to describe how intense that situation must have been to experience in person. Really puts some shivers down my spine indeed. Remarkable achievement and great recording with edits, my utter respect.

[@ChronicalV]

was it the editing or did alex just climb faster and was further away?

[@dorn885]

@@ChronicalV I think the mic on the gopro is not so good at recording distant sound.

[@hawkhunter3256]

You have such an amazing girlfriend, she is always so supportive and cares so much about you! Whenever she is in a video I can tell how much you mean to her. Just makes me happy for you Magnus.

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

She’s pretty awesome. Chill, honest about being scared but also being fully engaged.

[@trenchking08]

The contrast between you and Alex really make the video! You're super focused and he's just chillin' and making jokes lol. Amazing accomplishment to push through the nerves Magnus!!

[@luminousparadox7529]

it's cute to see how much she cares for him. you can actually see her fear in the tense moments. terrifying climb well done dude 👏 👍

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

She keeps talking of him falling

[@Turnpost2552]

She doesnt really care that much lol

[@OriginalPuro]

@@Turnpost2552 You don't know what you're talking about.

[@applejuices]

@@Turnpost2552 It's probably hard for you to imagine having people in your life that care for you, but trust me, some have.

[@TxHoneyBee]

You men are so toxic that you think it's 'cute' to scare and stress out someone who you claim you 'love' and 'care' about.

[@beabez1]

Magnus should definitely upload the full unedited two hour version that would be so cool to watch

[@jaggerjohnson]

magnus definitely deserves the almost 9 million veiws he got on this video. this was absolutely nuts and he truly has gained my upmost respect for a human. magnus truly deserves everything he has.

[@Fachaman7]

At 23:00 I think Alex wants to say that in Europe cities are quite relatively close to each other (France, Spain, Germany. Maybe Norway has less city density?) whereas in the USA cities are really build in the middle of nowhere like huge deserts. So in that sense wilderness might feel bigger.

[@arturdias6399]

Also in Europe, between cities there is a LOT of towns. In the states almost everyone lives in a city

[@aleksmedis6698]

The wilderness is also just bigger I would say (although I agree with your point)- I feel the same as Alex coming from Australia to Europe- like yes, Norway has uninhabited places but Europe overall still has a higher population density than the US ( and a million times for than Aus) and even the 'wild' places- like in northern Finland, Romanian forests etc. still don't have the same feeling and yes, aren't as close to major cities. I used to live within the Sydney greater metro area and in my 5km covid lockdown radius I had 3 different climbing crag options- it was so easy to feel disconnected, now my closest outdoor climbing is 1hr drive away and is next to a road/train line. I try to find nature in Europe (I also live in one of the worst countries for such things) and it's nice but it's not as easy and it still doesn't have the same 'feeling' like I said. Can't explain it.

[@papapetad]

Yeah, most of the countries in Europe are tiny compared to the USA and the population is traditionally spread out like someone else mentioned in a response here. Even between cities, there are lots of towns and villages. Also, there's thousands of years of land use here so there's always traces of human occupation, even in remote places and the landscape is far from virgin with old forests all cut down, lots of agriculture etc... The USA has a lot of large areas that have been pretty much left untouched since the dawn of time. Even the states with the largest population densities have surprising amounts of virgin landscapes with very few exceptions mostly with the north eastern states. Population of the USA 332 mil vs EU 447 mil. I think the only places in Europe that would come close to mimicking the feel Alex speaks of are the nordic trio - Norway, Sweden, Finland - and even in those countries, you'd have to go far North somewhere because most areas are linked up with roads. Hard to get away from traces of human occupation. The native American occupants treaded very lightly on that land until the colonies rocked up just a few hundred years ago. There are very few places left on Earth with that kind of history :)

[@k9prtr]

These is definitely no wilderness like in the US in western europe.

[@CM-pf1xc]

No, there’s literally huge swaths of land with no people, middle of us is largely unpopulated. Europe is so smal in comparison and has way more population, there aren’t empty areas

[@fugithegreat]

This is the reaction video we needed to see! I was so nervous watching the original video that I had to get up and walk away, even though I knew that it obviously had to have ended well or there wouldn't be a video in the first place.

[@perwestermark8920]

Yes, I don't know how many breaks I needed for the original video. It was so scary to watch.

[@graealex]

I too found it very scary, and when he confirmed that he didn't tell Marte, I was like, wtf dude!?

[@ayuminor]

Also nice to get some bonus thoughts from Magnus himself.

[@RahulSharma-qx4jg]

man alex is hilarious😂 he is so casual about it makes it even more funny. while you are struggling for life and death he is taking a selfie with you at the back haha

[@irissupercoolsy]

he's batshit crazy

[@eryck123]

Free soloing is actually very interesting. You have to completely dismiss any thought of fear and just be present in the moment. I like what Hannold says that he would never take a less experienced climber to this route, because he knows this route is easy for Magnus with the right mindset

[@mcmillanman542]

Never rock climbed in my life, but that was one of the most intense, entertaining things I have ever seen.

[@steviechampagne]

free soloing is the craziest shit in the world. i rock climb and i have unbelievable respect/shock at these guys who free solo. it’s fucking insane

[@ludvigpoulsen4368]

If you haven’t already you should definately check out the movies “Free Solo” and “Dawn Wall”, amazing climbing movies/documentaries:)

[@mgbell4917]

this was a really fun reaction. honestly, what made the initial video so good for me wasn't so much you were on sight free soloing, it was the raw emotions you were going through. you could tell you were genuinely scared and the climb was stressing you out. it made you succeeding that much more enjoyable. your editing was beautiful and it created almost an action-like film experience for me. as yours both did, my hands too became sweaty and i was at the edge of my seat completely focused. i relate your film to action films these days, the later i find to be quite boring. not because the stunts or action is lack lustre, CGI today can bring to life terrifying scenes. no, its the emotions/vulnerability thats missing, the moments where a scene will slow down and really allow the audience to understand and experience the event along with you. action films today treat their audience like idiots that cannot stay focussed for more than 10min. they will include so many stunts and CGI moments that each go for 5 min and then move on to the next scene hoping to keep you watching by constantly throwing so much at you. as a result, you're never concerned for the characters because they're 'aweseome' they have amazing powers/abilities and are always in control. they never appear overly concerned and when they do what does it matter? 5min later the threat is over, they're rushing on to the next threat whilst avoiding a 100 bullets and jumping from cars like its nothing. in contrast your video only showed one threat; free soloing on site. there was no fast paced action or explosives for drama. instead, it was slow and very real; it allowed the audience to be there up close and just experience the struggle and beauty along with you. i think your editing really was superb and kept the audience engaged. you found the beautiful line between keeping your audience tense and allowing them to breathe. from the beginning, it was clear this was not something you were comfortable with but Alex's humour whilst putting you at ease, also calmed the viewer and initially it made for a somewhat light and carefree experience. when you cut to the go pro, however, it really gave the viewer insight to just how crazy a challenge you were attempting. it conveyed just how worried you were feeling, showed the difficulty of the task and was clear the very real cosequences if you slipped. at that moment I became so much more tensed up, you can slightly hear Alex talking at this moment but his audio is quieter and unclear during this scene. which is actually beautiful because it is not dissimilar to what you would experience when your heart is pumping, youre frozen in fear and people are talking around you but you don't really hear what they're saying. you dont get another cut, a view from Alex's perspective for quite a while. which ads the tension because Alex's perspective acts like a release of tension where there is a sense of calm and being in control. instead its just you trying to navigate your way up the climb and there is a sense of no room for error or chance to just breathe. this tension doesn't really let up until later and doesn't fully release until you complete the climb. so when you do reach the top; there is a sense of achievement from the audience's perspective and a wave of relief as if you have been there with you attempting the climb. that 30 min video felt like 10 minutes and shows just how well the content and editing were to keep the audience engaged. I don't think you need to do dangerous stunts like this to make good content and engage with your audience. ultimately i think what makes the best content is conecting wth your audience through the human experience whether it be light humour to sweat, grit and determination. its clear through your content your passion for rock climbing and it becomes something so envious yet enjoyable to watch as you enjoy your passion through filming. Your willingness to try new things is also something admirable. Your humour and how you interact with others is delightful. Your editing must take so much time and effort to complete but it really shows just how dedicated you are to this endeavour and it is quite artful. really enjoyable content!!!

[@Sidkain]

She cares for you so much Magnus, I love how much love I can feel watching this. I still remember watching the original video. I'm glad you're okay and I'm glad you had a wonderful experience.

[@RabbitConfirmed]

until he has no money anymore

[@Nico-ud3ri]

@@RabbitConfirmed andrew tate meatrider spotted

[@cyborgraptor1778]

Poor baby, who hurt you?

[@ninjahunterx7497]

​@@RabbitConfirmed Don't project your insecurities here please.

[@jacobhoover4393]

@@RabbitConfirmed the projection is crazyyy

[@powerfuljones]

im a photographer, i like and follow alex for a long time, now i started watching some more of your climbing videos.. i gotta say. the shots of you climbing are incredible. incredible climbing by you and incredible photography. i love it.

[@nickthepostpunk5766]

That’s one of the best videos I have ever seen. It was more stressful watching your rewatch than watching the original video. What was really interesting is that years ago I used to rock climb (including a small amount of shortish, relatively easy, solos) and all the psychological points you mentioned here I totally get. I think what impressed me the most was that Magnus soled this big route having never climbed it before. I am also impressed at the really positive, calm, support and reassurance Alex provided before and during the climb. Totally impressed!

[@PeachPlastic]

I can see that Alex keeping up the spirit and giving advice was really helpful --- however, had it been me, I would've clung to the rock and yelled at him to shut up in my desperate attempt to concentrate. 😆 It's a good thing I'm not a climber. 🫣

[@GOTIDON]

Alex is really a great coach. Keeping Magnus occupied with climbing and guiding him through the entire ordeal! He climbed in parallel with Magnus when he knew that the particular patch was harder. But yeah, not everyone’s cup of tea when one is limited by their own abilities even if you have the best coach. Awesome video!

[@thomasmuc1339]

Even if you never made another video in your life, having that video as your "best" video would be quite an achievement. Easily one of the all time best videos on youtube, so don't worry about topping it, just do you!

[@inthefade]

Yep. It's something that you just take a breath after releasing and say "okay that's one of the peaks of my life." And keep going on your path.

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

i would totally watch an unedited version of the climb. Just the entire thing in real time. It would be a truly fascinating watch.

[@ICe-ph5mr]

"I promised you that I would never free solo"🤣

[@patriklindholm7576]

You are both so honest about how you feel while climbing. Well done, to the both of you. Marte most obviously appreciates very much what she has beside her 😊

[@djembefola91]

You can relate Alex is so happy to share this experience with someone else, which usually never occurs i believe 😄 but I would've never expected Magnus to pull off this challenge so props to him!!

[@rolyatlaumas93]

Biggest point I've have to say is never feel embarrassed or stupid/dumb in asking for help or rescue if your at a point you know you can't get out yourself out from. Get yourself some were safe you know you can hold out for a while. As help will take a while...but is on its way. 6 years experience in search and rescue. Where here to help and save life not to tell you off or embarrass you in anyway. ❤

[@ignatiusbelafonte6700]

I give so much props to magnus for doing this solo, he had balls of steel. My heart raced and my palms sweat just from watching this.