Rock Climber Alex Honnold on Free Soloing El Capitan

Alex talks about his free solo climb of the El Capitan rock face, his process when getting ready to do a big climb and his National Geographic documentary.
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Rock Climber/Crazy Person Alex Honnold on Free Soloing El Capitan
• Rock Climber Alex Honn...

[@Paka1983]

This was like Michael Jordan tries to teach basketball to a fork.

[@studentoflife3149]

Hahaha great comment

[@a_single_white_female]

all these alex fanboys to the rescue to bash jimmy lmao

[@maarcoooo]

I think that was the point, did you miss it?

[@pleasuretokill]

Best YT comment I've read this year

[@ohFLEXzone]

LMAO

[@plzineedtogowayrn6353]

Horrible interview with one of the greatest athletes in the world

[@colombianflag717]

Let me correct that... actually the best athlete to ever exist.

[@findharsha]

I just unsubscribed from Jimmy Kimmel. Such disrespect for this great person both in this show and at Oscar by the "free Solo" director.

[@theokurpierz]

Why do you call the interview horrible?

[@worldisfilledb]

verison9.5 well he’s not an athlete for one but yeah he’s out of this world

[@Gamira00]

@@findharsha What a stupid reaction sorry. Alex knew exactly where he was going and Kimmel did his job like always. And BTW I thought it was respectful and good because he actually gave him some serious questions. You can be a bit lighter sometimes and archive good things. Kimmel did a good job and Alex obviously enjoyed it

[@usmc1992usmc]

Hilarious how Alex makes it seem like almost anyone could this with the right mind and training. I don’t think the audience fully comprehends the absolute insanity of what he did.

[@MagratheaLegend]

They definitely do not, they seem to be more interested in laughing at Kimmels ridiculous attempt at gags more...

[@mickyzzzeee]

How could they? Most of the audiences most impressive life achievement would be sucking Pringle’s of their shirts on the sofa without needing a vacuum

[@kevtb874]

Have to admit watching the documentary and Alex's attitude sort of lulled me into this mindset. I was thinking this seems possible. He seems to know what he's doing. He's so chill about it, it can't be as bad as it looks. When in fact it's as close to impossible as you can get and he did it all with the huge weight of his immediate death hanging over him for 4 hours. The is not a normal man or a normal achievement. This is beyond comprehension for most people. I literally can't fathom the sort of mindset one would need to accomplish something like this.

[@extraslayar4585]

anyone can do it. And by anyone someone whos rock climbed practically there entire life and then sets a goal to do it and prepares for a few years. Its just the fact of that group of people is so small most dont have the drive or want to do it.

[@thomasw4506]

@Heidi actually it is mindset. You can’t overcome something scary without focus and discipline and that requires a good mindset. Alex devoted himself to practice and repetition. He practiced so much that he was able to overcome the fear and nervousness. It’s like driving a car. Give someone who has driven a car over a hundred times and I guarantee the part of their brain that shows fear will not light up. Then do a brain scan of someone who has never driven a car and put them in a car. You’ll see that part of that brain light up. Alex talked a lot about overcoming fear in his TedX talk.

[@kimc207]

His responses to Jimmy's ridiculous questions are great. "No, that seems overly dramatic" and "Not many mountain lions climb quite that well" especially.

[@RobsRobotChannel]

Yea Alex has some pretty good/clever "deadpan", or "dry" humor. I hope you realize that Jimmy's questions are DELIBERATELY ridiculous though... Jimmy is far smarter than some may think, and there's a very mathematical intent behind each of the questions he asks his guests.

[@fastwalker4388]

@Slantant Rampant Damn

[@TA-to7kt]

I was thinking the same thing. Jimmy's trying to be funny but there's really nothing overly funny about it. It's AMAZING what Alex did!

[@Homer-je1pz]

@@RobsRobotChannel mathematical lol

[@tommymyles6776]

I don't think Jimmy really comprehended Alex's level of preparation

[@ericjamesphotography]

Tommy Myles I don't think any non serious climber could comprehend it.

[@maxprat]

It's awkward to see him there. That show mainly works based on entertainment value and Honnold isn't exactly the entertaining type.

[@jerkchickenblog]

Tommy Myles I think he got it, it was communicated well... But of course he wouldn't understand as well as someone who done it before

[@anaray567]

even I think so ! Alex doesn't fit in such talk shows, doesn't do justice to Alex's ability and skills, but definitely gives much needed publicity among general public .

[@kckcmctcrc]

What this guy did is so beyond the average guy's comprehension it's crazy. I suspect very few people in the world would have a clue.

[@SuperSausauge]

This exposes the fact Jimmys style of interview only suits vacuous celebrities and not really talented interesting people.

[@949surferdude]

He's so annoying!

[@Gabzzterg]

What was wrong with his interview?

[@phillipmh13]

True that brother you nailed what has bugged me about Kimmel for years .......He's fake

[@mrae1088]

Spot on

[@DJdevil319]

Gabriela Ortiz He speaks for publicity and Ego Why the Climber is humble person who is true to himself and he’s goals He’s very grounded and he’s mind is clear So we when together Its like seeing Ocean vs a pond

[@LizardoiL]

"Almost four hours" the fact that he did it in four hours is mind blowing

[@umue11]

A 3 day big wall adventure for "regular" climbers. So yeah, quite mind blowing.

[@dtrjones]

@@umue11 with rope!

[@dfhdf4214]

yes every time i have a hard shift at work i remind myself alex climbed capitan in 4 hours

[@chrisakaschulbus4903]

Your mind drips because it was blown so hard.

[@LordYuriX]

@@dfhdf4214 best comment of the entire section

[@shaiazngye]

"I assume you love climbing..?" Dafuq question is that?!

[@kmdsubs3148]

LOL, that's exactly what I said to myself.

[@vaahtobileet]

truly a genius interviewer, matched only Norm Macdonald.

[@trever2244]

Jimmy: So I assume you like hockey? Wayne Gretsky: Ummm...yes

[@lekalla]

If someone swims through a hundred mile long river full of crocodiles to get a chocolate bar you would say "I assume you like chocolate...?"

[@Talisman09]

There was nothing wrong with that question.... His eyes lit up when Kimmel asked that, actually. He was saying 'you must LOVE climbing if you're willing to go that far with it'. You Kimmel-hating Americans are boring. He was probably being calm and nonchalant to put Alex Honnold at ease because he was a bit nervous

[@shadow_boxing6319]

what struck me the most in this interview is Alex never watch at the audience or the camera, unlike most of the guests. He s not here to put a show, or look smart, or funny, he s not waiting for the audience to laugh at scripted joke like they all do in those ego shows. Just straight, natural answers and behaviour, while what he does is 1000 times bigger than any actor or celebrity will ever do.

[@macleadg]

shadow_boxing Amen!

[@RonaiHenrik]

Yeah Alex a really down-to-earth type of guy... *ba dum tss*

[@billyd9258]

Probably was a little nervous too.

[@MisterGn0me]

What a rad comment. I feel like Alex gets it, I mean truly gets it. It’s his life and he’s living it the best he can in the way he wants to. He doesn’t do it for North Face, he doesn’t do it for attention and he doesn’t even do it to check off the box. The man does it because he believes in himself to do it, and he knows he can die every time. He’s amazing and Free Solo has been one of the coolest movies I have ever seen. Please see it if you haven’t. The world could use more of Alex because he’s a straight shot.

[@colombianflag717]

I agree with you

[@paullynch4021]

What this guy did in climbing El Capitan should be celebrated amongst the greatest feats of human achievement. He did the impossible!

[@joshcolbert1986]

#1 by FAR

[@joshcolbert1986]

your clueless

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

*You're

[@ricksmith4201]

as far as all sports go at the very least

[@MikeOxls]

As far as mankind's achievement in this field of expertise goes. If you break it down, every achievement can be narrowed down to certain a area

[@jacooza1]

Conan would've done a way better job, Jimmy's straight up disrespecting the man with wack jokes lmao

[@youarein1ov3]

Even Fallon would have been way better.

[@mikem302]

Prem Parekh that’s questionable .. his laugh alone ruins literally anything

[@youarein1ov3]

q s1 nah not as much as Kimmels idiocy

[@MrMagee78]

the guy made a joke or comedy out of everything

[@trever2244]

So true, Conan would of been so much better.

[@thefiremensch]

Made me like Alex more, and Jimmy much less.

[@TheWillwho]

Same

[@koolworld27]

"That seems overly dramatic"..Is this one of the coolest dudes or what??

[@WarlockGazor]

What

[@cameronguilbeau5888]

What

[@stephenboyer8209]

What

[@adamcang4683]

What

[@jadenpalma277]

What

[@evdokyiahail8010]

this makes me sad. Jimmy Kimmel should have prepared better for such a bad ass amazing guest

[@lucrativelyrics8131]

naw, it's funnier to play the jackass & just wing it

[@schmingusss]

He needs the time to prepare for his next anti-Trump monologue.

[@photocagg72]

Evdokyia Hail agreed! very disrespectful to a man with such courage and so accomplished in his craft!

[@sergio6532]

Painful to watch. A humble genius being interviewed by a TV clown

[@ashique5942]

Ikr

[@EricDodsonLectures]

I don't think Kimmel knows what to do when he's in the presence of genuine greatness.

[@bigmonke2899]

This Comment section: 100% people blaming Jimmy 0% other Comments Seriously he intervied him like some school kid

[@REDandBLUEandORANGE]

School kid would have been more respectful

[@tetrulz]

I think Jimmy did very little research before this interview. It was almost like an insult.

[@tk20channel]

Not almost, it WAS insulting. Very insulting.

[@jennacook2505]

+

[@alexistrudel3462]

The first ten second is him saying his hands are pretty normal, like dude first time I saw Alex hands I had to look for like 10 minute because they're litteraly beast hands

[@potworzgo]

I could not watch entire interview. I am no climber. Didnt climb my entire life but i watch those dudes couse it interesting and with the least amount of research u could point out how very disrespectful jimmy is. Horrible interview

[@tracyraven7444]

That host is a moron.. i don't know who is as I'm British but he's an embarrassment .

[@MindFluxx]

I don’t think people realize that Alex’s accomplishment is far superior to anything any “sports star” has done.

[@leemcmullan]

how has he benefited humanity? besides taunting with death.

[@unseendestination]

@@leemcmullan he benefitted humanity by making them believe the impossible is possible.

[@leemcmullan]

@@unseendestination he's a dare devil playing with death. What he does is possible, just pointless.

[@unseendestination]

@@leemcmullan pointless to you, not for me. For me his name will go down in history next to the ones who created medical equipments to save lives, found cures for diseases, physicists who created technology, biologists and chemists, scientists of all spheres, gurus, spiritual leaders, astronauts, artists, etc. When I speak of someone who created cure for cancer I will make sure Alex's name is next to his. But then again, who cares about my opinion. Thanks

[@leemcmullan]

@@unseendestination I will respectfully and 110% agree to disagree but I like your faith.

[@Steve-ch2mt]

El Cap: exist* Alex Honnold: “and I took that personally”

[@jackbranson7012]

Perfect

[@gabisedyciasss]

lmao

[@xxaguadaxx]

"You will be missed" great way to ruin an already terrible interview

[@dylanwestrand9507]

I believe jimmy just meant this man has made history; all of us will die it is just this guy did something epic, so he will have a greater amount of people who miss him.

[@idriveNotxdrive]

Dylan W no I disagree that’s far from what he meant..he was just trying to be that funny guy that he thinks he is.

[@shan22777]

Soooo bad. Like the dude could die tomorrow

[@idriveNotxdrive]

Shanaly exactly, the guy is a legend and he should of been shown more respect.

[@daxor483]

Man , i listen that 3 Times to be sure about what he has said ... i can t believe he really said that . Maybe in his head It sounded different but cmon

[@ripleyjune]

Found myself embarrassed for Jimmy watching this. I get that he is an entertainer but achievements like Alex's deserve a lot more respect than this.

[@jacobbonfante3037]

Sean Allan climber a rock is cool and impressive but it’s not an “achievement” that should be “respected” lol

[@aldosmedinajr.6181]

jack moore "climber" really? don't tell me thats autocorrect. Americans have placed on pedestal feats more inconsequential than this and labeled those who've done it heroes. If you're trying to downplay this mans achievement just to underly the person you've replied to, because of his statement of admiration towards Alex, you seriously have a problem. Now, it maybe a simple case of jealousy, envy, perhaps insecurity, nonetheless you sound pretty pathetic with your attempt.

[@jacobbonfante3037]

Aldos Medina Jr. Mr. Medina, thank you so much for this great insight; very solid psychoanalysis; do you offer therapy sessions, I may be interested in your services. ps. Thanks for the grammar correction; I have learned so much from you, you’re amazing :)

[@elmoblatch9787]

Jack Moore - seems you don't understand the difficulty and sheer insanity of Alex's accomplishment. For example, the first man to climb Everest is revered and remembered, even "respected." It's Sir Edmund Hillary, by the way. Without question, climbing El Cap without ropes is FAR more difficult. Hillary is "respected" for his "achievement" and rightly so. Hundreds have climbed Everest since Hillary completed the feat. I doubt anyone in our lifetimes will duplicate Alex's feat. Think about that. Alex's "achievement" is so rare that he is the ONLY one to have done it, and is probably will still be the only one 50 years from now. Perhaps someone hundreds of years ago did it alone and without fanfare, but that is highly unlikely. Respect? Yes, that is the right word, because as humans we should respect an activity that is singular, almost superhuman, and one that requires endless preparation -- a lifetime of preparation. Do you respect the first man on the moon? The first to climb Everest? The first person to surf a massive wave? The first to explain a difficult mathematical concept? If you fail to recognize Alex's "achievement" it says a lot about you, and everything it says about you is not favorable. Call it psychoanalysis if you want, but that does not make it less true.

[@jacobbonfante3037]

Elmo Blatch the moon landing and mathematical concepts have societal and scientific benefits. What exactly does climbing a big rock do for society at large ? Sure it’s an achievement and should be praised for what it is. Respected or treated with respect ? Seems a little over the top

[@javiergabriel3455]

So few things: 1. Closing line is moronic. (To someone who faces death every climb/Lost close friends the same way) 2. Heart Attack Joke: His dad died of a heart attack. Did Jimmy even watch the documentary? 3. Shouldn’t treat Alex like you do all your dumb celebrity guests - the man made history. Your viewers wanted a real interview.

[@ADDASMR-wd1zy]

One thing to note is that the interview was done well before the documentary came out. I think it was done in 2017, when the movie only came out in the fall of 2018 or later.

[@q1pit1]

I watched Free Solo and I didn't think Alex was above doing dumb jokes and making fun of himself, don't know why this comment section thinks he needs to be treated like a god

[@tony2520]

seepsrunbee Not like a god. But jimmy did kind of make a mockery of him and Alex handled it very well. He referred to memorizing hundreds of different moves as turning left in nascar. He also asked if alex ever saw mountain lions and Alex had a subtle but witty reply. It takes a certain kind of human to keep composure while scaling a 3,000 foot wall and have an interview this stupid for his profession.

[@Utoko]

@@q1pit1If the jokes were funny and you would still feel like he is interested in the person it would be ok.

[@ShaferHart]

Actually, the closing line was a pretty solid joke. Honnold said that essentially there was nothing else for him to do so no reason for him to be back on any of these shows, hence "you will be missed" lol. Stop looking for ways to be offended. His viewers didn't want a "real" interview, they wanted the same interview they always get. You are just here because you watched the documentary and looked for interviews, not a Kimmel viewer by any stretch of the imagination. You probably didn't even watched this interview before the documentary was out proving how much you actually care for this "history maker". _Poser._

[@ipwnyoudiehaha]

Alex: I spent a whole year preparing myself for this climb. Memorizing each movement I make. Jimmy: WhY DoNt YoU JuST Use A ROPe???? DiD YoU MEet anY MoUntain LionS??? AHURHURHURHUR!

[@REDandBLUEandORANGE]

He spent 10 years preparing for it

[@damanstar]

This had me in absolute stitches hahahahaha

[@svampen7782]

iS mAtH ReLaTEd tO SiENcE?

[@AHALKALAKETS]

@@damanstar imagine being in stitches over kimmel

[@pewwwwooop]

Well the rope question is okay

[@amitabhmishra7401]

The Undisputed Greatest Athletic Feat of All Time. Alex Honnold is a Living Legend

[@esmailghassemi3169]

everytime I see alex honnold my hands start sweating, no matter wheter he is being interviewd rather than climbing

[@andreawu4547]

Same!!

[@dhaval0007]

Have you seen 'Valley uprising' ? the shots they have taken of Alex climbing, just crazy

[@ilyaasarsala9147]

OMF SAME

[@hosaenm77]

Dhaval Patel agreed

[@raulsuarez5421]

wow...try to don't say that to him, it sounds creepy and scary at the same time.

[@sowshulmedia9482]

A message to the un-initiated who may stumble upon this video: Free soloing El Cap is perhaps the single most incredible feat of skill, strength, mental toughness and endurance ever accomplished by a human being... in the history of human beings. If you want to get a very, very tiny sense of the fear, just climb without ropes or harness 20 feet up an 'easy' climb -- say a climbing wall at the gym -- stop and look down. If that's not hard enough, try 20 ft up a crack on a granite wall, say the outside of a building ... then, climb back down before you hurt yourself. Now, multiply that by *150 TIMES*... 3,000 vertical feet, no stopping, no turning around, no giving up, and never, ever letting go. This man is a living God!

[@Supertramp1966]

Well said...but don't try telling the haters that. Their idea of bravery is challenging an old woman over a parking spot at McDonalds....

[@tomscott3]

and, as a former semi-pro athlete, i honestly think you STILL understated what he actually did

[@burtmaclin7204]

The only way off the wall is up.

[@kewkabe]

"Living God" to you maybe, "monumentally stupid" to the rest of us. I can't imagine any risk/benefit analysis that would conclude it was a good idea. Four hours where any tiny lack of concentration means your death, with the benefit of getting to say you got to the top? Stupid, stupid, stupid.

[@ericmanget4280]

Honnold himself said there is no difference between 50 feet and 3000 feet as you will die on either.

[@fef29x]

People laugh easily, but this man achieves something beyond human!

[@jjjyli686]

It’s a laugh track

[@Shay-bp7yt]

This guy is wealthiest man in the world not financially but mentally

[@ironhead1177]

He's also worth like a million dollars but your right.

[@MrIcaru5]

He is also spending 1/3 of his worth on his foundation to provide electricity in Africa I think, great human being

[@tonygreen4896]

What a comment, that’s DEEP man!! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@maartennys8663]

once you see jimmy interview a non-celebrity, it really shows how annoying his line of questioning really is

[@Jonatansimon]

non celebrity the greatest climber ?

[@burger5082]

The Bomber 21 He is an expert in his field but it's definitely not a mainstream thing like movies or music.

[@aybmnn]

it's the audience that doesn't scream after each sentence

[@AGH331]

He's also not the greatest climber.

[@PC-eu9gb]

who would that be in your opinion?

[@seizethedayandlive]

i'd bet free soloing El Capitan was NOTHING compared to having to sit in that seat and smile! Jeez, what an interview!

[@chipsammich2078]

I think you meant Free soloing el capitan is nothing compared to having to sit on those massive nuts all day this dude Carries around..

[@johnsmith-wc8gs]

@Cyrus Slapatich well trump is bashable. He's a comedian's dream. Dubya gave some great material as well like Clinton before him. The presidents who never gave us good comedy were the likes of Carter, Obama and most of the guys pre Eisenhower. Honorable mentions go to Nixon and Kennedy.

[@stanleyjohnson8579]

This interview was fine, what are you talking about exactly?

[@JakesToons]

@Cyrus Slapatich then why are you subbed to his channel. lmao.

[@fleshmotorcycle9427]

Has ‘informed opinions’. Seems to think that ‘Orange Man’ isn’t bad. Something isn’t adding up here.

[@ColemanJRimer]

I really like Alex Honnold. In every interview I've seen, he's seems relaxed but obviously driven. I enjoy watching him be successful in his pursuits.

[@matthewharper8266]

This entire interview felt so condescending. Imagine him having Usain Bolt on the show and just being like "you know you could just walk right? like we have cars, theres actually no point in being so fast"

[@volpe_sol]

These interviews are generally so futile and empty, it's almost shocking when you see someone actually interesting sitting on that couch.

[@user-sx5kx3pq2i]

lvolpe Well they pay guests

[@jimbertido7762]

lvolpe He climbs, not really very interesting past 30 seconds.

[@Utoko]

This one was for sure you could hear right away that he was 0 % prepared(1min preparation is too much to ask when you get couple of millions in pay for your show?) and also that he wasn't interested at all. I saw at least one good interview.

[@scottm4193]

Watch his interview on the Joe Rogan show it's great!

[@josephsteers549]

Scott M I agree, there’s a reason the podcast format of interviewing is soaring in popularity

[@JellisVaes]

"You will be missed." What the hell?! Seriously. What a terrible "joke" to say. Huge respect to Alex. It's insane the amount of preparation that is behind this kind of climbs.

[@hm09235nd]

that was the best joke of the whole clip. very old school.

[@PickyMcCritical]

Alex has probably heard it all before, and Jimmy probably knew it. Lots of people laugh at things that are inappropriate in the _wrong_ context; it seemed harmless.

[@Seijikom]

if you can't take a joke, then the joke is on you. It was humorous

[@jamesbondisamonkey]

Oh no! A comedian telling a joke! Call the authorities!!!

[@mikemikeshen]

That joke was for Honnald. He's 100% had the same macabre thoughts himself. If he took jokes that seriously he wouldn't free solo.

[@allielee]

I’m glad everyone thought this interview was trash too. Kimmel sounded so condescending I felt bad for Alex because he was trying to explain things to a person clearly more interested in himself and appearing funny. I definitely liked his other interviews and Ted talk better and he explained the same things unrestricted

[@PappaMustafa]

To have a human of this caliber on and this is how you interview him. Smh

[@17MuG]

So much respect for Alex Honnold! What he did is a revolution in the climbing world!

[@ericamariana4643]

Boa tarde. O primeiro que o amor da minha vida. O que é o melhor que

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Eventually he's going to Slip Up*

[@For--nop]

Possibly. I think Alex would say he's at peace with that.

[@stevewalston7089]

+curandero verde - Yep, John Bachar, Todd Skinner, and many others. Some with equipment, some free solo. Accidents do happen and sometimes it is equipment failure. Whatever the case they are out having fun and are quite aware of the risks.

[@briansimpkins985]

evryone forgets what caldwell did on the dawn wall....something alex could never do and vice versa with caldwell freeing el cap

[@youtert]

El Cap, 3000 feet in 4 hours is over 12 feet per minute on average. That's incredibly fast.

[@lewistaylor2858]

youtert also the route isn't direct, there are turns and traverses

[@Erikali26]

He also has the speed record on the Nose, another route on El Cap. He and Hans Flourine did that route in something like 2 hours 26 minutes....

[@tapichu]

Brad Gobright and Jim Raynolds did it in 2 hours 19 minutes!

[@ewoknroll]

Eduardo- yea with ropes

[@mert12345678]

That was good. Take my like.

[@carte-blanche1773]

His uneducated questions prevent Alex taking about what he loves with passion, alex is a pleasure to listen to no questions are needed just let him talk

[@conquerfitness1725]

I know next to nothing about climbing but watching free solo was awe inspiring. Seriously that was one of if not the greatest athletic performance ever. The amount of preparation, mental and physical fortitude, and just all around difficulty is almost unfathomable.

[@luisignaciohernandezgonzal5572]

Not everything is about you Jimmy Alex is a special human being He deserved more respect.

[@thecus8282]

is there any part of the interview where you felt jimmy was making it about himself that made you say that?

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

@@thecus8282 Listen to the dialog then.

[@thel8815]

@@thecus8282 the whole interview? His stupid jokes steer away from the fact what an insane achievement this is.

[@timgraf6320]

@@thel8815 he is a comedian, telling jokes is what he does.

[@thel8815]

@@timgraf6320 well in that case he's not funny. Maybe to a braindead audience of american yes men.

[@guitarjonn7103]

Saw the documentary, loved it. He is one of the most disciplined athletes I've ever witnessed. To paraphrase a friend and trainer in the film, free soloing, is like an Olympic event where, you either win the gold medal or you fall to your death. After conquering El Capitan, he's now the world's best free soloist ever. Here's hoping he has the wisdom to quit before he dies at the bottom of a cliff someday, like free solo climbers all too often do.

[@Bootmahoy88]

First of all, Alex Honnold has quite simply set a new high bar for badass! I just loved how he kept shutting down the insipid jokes from the host, cutting off the laughter.

[@nathanidarocha3651]

No one: My possessed doll at 3 am: 0:29

[@EatThan]

I think you're the only comment that's not about jimmy being bad

[@nathanidarocha3651]

Ethan lmao keep the negative energy away

[@maarcoooo]

hahaha

[@nataliatamaratilaar9429]

Well, that's creepy lol

[@beckz4952]

Omg this is hilarious

[@surfn07]

So amazing. He deserves more credit for that astonishing feat.

[@brandonrashtian7215]

Jimmy Kimmel annoyed the hell out of me while interviewing Alex...He clearly knew nothing about climbing, and clearly didn't bother to know anything about it prior to the show.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Brandon Rashtian people on youtube are babies. of course he knows nothing about climbing. who cares.

[@zyxwut321]

Of course he didn't. He's a bit of a shmuck and a lazy one at that.

[@zyxwut321]

Babies are professional interviewers who don't bother to know their subjects.

[@ashishgup]

This was painful to watch. I have always enjoyed Jimmy Kimmel but this interview was abysmal. He is being a condescending idiot with a very unique guest. He should re-invite him and make up for it.

[@rubenz5141]

Totally agree 💯

[@javv3973]

I went into this clip not even surprised

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

Surprised you ever enjoyed Jimmy Kimmel

[@palmsky1119]

@@user-zb8tq5pr4x exactly

[@youarein1ov3]

Fallon is 10000x better

[@bobforer5798]

A perfect blend of unsurpassed athleticism, superb intellect balanced by a a healthy emotional disposition, and unmitigated humility.

[@kchannel4299]

I can sense Jimmy is kind of jealous of what Alex got through daring, preparation and faith.... exhilaration, glory, popularity, peace, joy, and fulfillment. There is not much fulfilment to be had in Hollywood, only temporal pleasure.

[@mohammedavdul5247]

Spoken like a true prophet, never have any words been truer! 👍👍

[@GHotSauceAnd1]

K Channel You couldn’t be more wrong in my opinion.

[@patrikpass2962]

Commenting on youtube on the other hand brings immense fullfillment. Lol.

[@elmoblatch9787]

This is, in fact, the greatest athletic achievement in human history. The documentary "Free Solo" comes out in Fall 2018. Can't wait.

[@MazianConrad]

Elmo Blatch for me it’s the second greatest. Ueli Steck’s south Annapurna climb is the number one! I recommend you read about it sometime! Cheers brother and Alex Is amazing!!

[@bigtallguy97]

@@MazianConrad Steck was insaneeee - read all about him about visiting Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland

[@elmoblatch9787]

@toon army Incorrect. It is far more physically demanding to climb without the ropes, mostly because you can't rest using the ropes. In free climbing (with ropes) as opposed to "free solo" climbing, you can always take a breather regardless of the terrain thanks to the ropes.

[@soxnation1000]

Why? Sure, this was hard, but so is running 100 meters in under 10 seconds. So is doing a quadruple jump on ice skates. So is any world record accomplishment. What makes this better than those?

[@talalmunir25]

@@soxnation1000 you don't have a big chance of dying doing those things, do you. One small mistake and this dude would've fell to his death

[@betor1920]

Alex Honnold is one of the most nicest, down to earth, not a show off, super athlete. He knows what he is doing and he works really hard to make it happen. Last Jimmy´s comment is so rude and a bad choice for a comedian. Would he talk about concussions to NFL players and making that last comment? To car racers? To bull fighters?

[@AGH331]

It's not rude, it's part of it. Honnold knows the risks involved perfectly well, and everyone knows he's not afraid of dying.

[@betor1920]

AGH331 but that is my point. For sure I think Alex knows the risk, I have seen him talking about it quite a lot. But Jimmy's joke is really poor, even if it's not out on line....I still find it rude.

[@hugogagne3215]

I would assume that Kimmel's comment is based on the fact that Honnold has achieved his lifelong dream and that there isn't any future projects. As in, you will be missed because you can't top that with anything. I think it was pretty obvious

[@dripsa]

ag it wasn't that bad

[@pvaz]

Yeah it's disrespectful to his life's work.

[@tarkushead]

Regardless of the poor interviewing, Alex is still fascinating to listen too and he has a great and sometimes dry sense of humor as well. Just love this guy! Hope he’s around for a long time to come..

[@Palahume]

"You will be missed" seems to be a very inappropriate thing for Jimmy to joke about, given the probability of Alex actually dying.

[@fast915]

Honnold will be in the history books for a long, long time. His name will still be spoken in climbing circles a hundred years from now.

[@colepeltier8472]

Instead of commenting on the cringe of this interview. I recommend turning it off immediately and searching up Alex's TedTalk about the climb. It's far more superior and much more engaging and mentally stimulating.

[@jhensley71]

I just watched it, Alex is an amazing dude. Its cringy to see him having to sit through interviews with morons that haven't spent 1% of the time Alex has training to accomplish such an amazing goal.

[@eilrahc700]

You could also just say it's way better... I mean it's a TEDtalk vs a fuckin late night talk show interview, obviously the former is going to be much better in almost every conceivable way

[@cjsmith8319]

This man is an absolute gem. I feel humbled just listening to him.

[@user-hm8wz4vp8l]

This is the greatest sport achievement ever and hardly anyone knew it happened.

[@randomcakefuck1]

This is so cringe. Alex is so chill and Jimmy is just straight out of an SNL sketch hanging for the laugh reaction

[@EdDunkle]

It's a late night talk show looking for laughs, not an hour with Charlie Rose (who is probably not as smart as Kimmel.)

[@bmorebob6624]

It’s literally what Jimmy’s show is all about 😂 did you expect a course in climbing

[@Tony-dx3eo]

Hands down the most incredible feat ever accomplished by a human.

[@threethrushes]

I once trod barefoot on a Lego and didn't flinch.

[@Bootmahoy88]

I agree. For me, though, it's on a similar level to the guy who high-wired the twin towers, twice. Both of these events are do-or-die. Those are the only options. Very few adventurers can truly understand what that means and proceed with literally a death-defying feat.

[@FloopidyMcDoopidy]

@@threethrushes you need the "most courageous woman of the year award" for that one.

[@jjjyli686]

Running a marathon under 2 hours is the craziest feat by a human

[@wolverinetom27]

This is an amazing feat!! The difficulty combined with the danger is unparalleled, in my opinion.

[@annapurna9893]

This is so frustrating to watch, whenever I find an Alex Honnold interview I love hearing how passionate he is about his profession and how knowledgeable and Jimmy just seemed to be waiting for every opportunity to get a cheap joke in. I know it’s an entertainment show but seriously dude, show a little respect.

[@yzwme586]

I've never lost so much respect (the little that I had to begin with) for someone like Jimmy in a 7 minute video

[@dosdrummer]

Unbelievable accomplishment. One the greatest feats ever done by a human being. Much respect!

[@ruitbier9134]

johnny ste What are you referring to, the El Cap climb or him having to sit through this interview? Both are unbelievable accomplishments.

[@mariogomez3436]

This is an amazing accomplishment ... I am speechless at his well executed endeavor

[@GeneBurnett]

Nice to see a guest on late night TV who seems genuinely humble, amazingly accomplished, and, even more cool and rare for me...a centered physical person with good posture.

[@BaasdeBeer]

Thank you Jimmy for getting a climber on the show! Great change from the usual...

[@dang8848]

Baas de Beer shame he couldn't ask a good question

[@BaasdeBeer]

I had the same reaction, but hey, at least it is something...

[@dang8848]

Baas de Beer true, just that last thing really annoyed me "you will be missed"

[@LewysC]

@@dang8848 he's a comedy talk show host .. it's his job dude 😐

[@Winterov]

Wow, what an awful interviewer :( At that level, you'd expect he could interview someone like this. He tried some really awful wisecracks. It was like a child interviewing their teacher.

[@pnpdynamic9720]

This guy is one of the most badass individuals on the planet. Only 1% of professional climbers ever attempt free solo climbing. 50% of those who have are dead from falling. No climber has even come close to accomplishing the Climbs he has. El Capitan is one of the hardest rope climbs there is in the world, he did it without a rope. It is considered one of if not the most impressive athletic feat by humankind. If you watch the movie of him climbing it, you will be white knuckling the entire time. This guy is pure titanium.

[@nspihu]

Just read about the ALPINIST guy.. unfortunately no more. He did something crazy even by his standards....

[@megan7843]

Why does no one talk about how sparkly and beautiful his eyes are

[@faz1991]

Yes Jimmy, he will be missed. You however, won't...

[@aaronazagoth6373]

I wish Alex would have said that but he is way to classy. I can’t believe how mad this interview made me.

[@Talisman09]

@@aaronazagoth6373 Alex Honnold certainly does not share your issues with Jimmy Kimmel

[@jaredcx]

Jimmy doesn't deserve to have someone like Alex on his show.

[@ebrutuncay6181]

Alex Honnold is an extraordinary athlete and human being.Jimmy Kimmel should have prepared so much better for this interview. Has he even watched Free Solo?

[@meeast1169]

Honesty, he just did the interview for cash

[@ArsPK23]

Holy shitJimmy. Those were some awful question.

[@l.k.1011]

after every question from jimmy I wanna punch him in the face...

[@coronaflo]

He asked what everyone was wondering, why do it?

[@axydona]

were you wondering if mountain lions were climbing with him?

[@kevinc638]

that's because he's a fuckwit. At least he occasionally has great guests, like this man.

[@Skurk_]

Right? Interview felt weird like he was insulting him almost

[@connorvanorden5988]

"Have you ever run into a mountain lion up there?" *facepalm*

[@keithprice7119]

Connor Van Orden Imagine the look of confusion on both the lion's and the climber's face as they made eye contact halfway up El Capitan.

[@PickyMcCritical]

+I Like Quizzes Oh interesting. Did the bear have a rope or were they also free climbing?

[@elmoblatch9787]

well, he does take long hikes to get to the base of some of these mountains.

[@Oceansiders]

We came within 30 feet of a mountain lion hiking to the base of Half Dome (base of Liberty Cap near LYV)

[@javiergabriel3455]

That’s what idiots ask gods

[@jasonavina8135]

alex turned those generic questions into something so much more real and heartfelt and exciting

[@redvegas3094]

He is a breath of fresh air.

[@krissydewaard643]

Jimmy you should have Honnold back on just to apologize to him.

[@LD-qj2te]

He is the most amazing athlete in the world . A super cool guy who takes mind and body further than anyone else. And so humble

[@pacingBlue]

Kimmel never fails an interview. Honnold is an incredible human being, what he does is breathtaking.

[@johnrambo6296]

I visited El Cap today because of the documentary,... It's like a sleeping giant... it blows your mind... Alex is definitely not human, he is the definition of perfection ... So inspiring!!!

[@thedjmbenga1]

Jimmy did a terrible job interviewing this dude - he is like the Michael Jordan of climbing

[@jogandsp]

More impressive than Michael Jordan

[@michelleeaton6602]

cameron H Completely agree.

[@KhoiBoa]

He more impressive, he risking his life and not getting paid big bucks.

[@Deathranger999]

I like the comparison but I think it’s a little off. I wouldn’t call Alex the best climber, but he’s certainly the best in his niche - and that by a long shot.

[@elchucofried5683]

cameron H basketball is waaay bigger than climbing.... But respect to this guy

[@JeffDinkin]

"You will be missed" - WTF, Jimmy. What a ridiculously disrespectful thing to say.

[@iamyou5299]

I know right...

[@michelleeaton6602]

Jeff Dinkin It was truly beyond horrible. It made me feel sick to my stomach. That on top of the whole terrible interview during which time Jimmy Kimmel tried to make jokes at the expense of one of the most incredible athletes to have ever lived.

[@alexlopez4]

What? Learn to take a joke. To most people, climbing that route without a rope is essentially a death wish

[@sadbravesfan]

Guys guys relax. I had the same reaction at first but as others have explained, he meant "you will be missed" like when an athlete is hanging it up/done/retiring...because the comment came right after Alex said El Capitan was the pinnacle for him and didn't have anything else planned. As terrible as the interview was, I feel slightly better having watched that part again and realizing Jimmy wasn't referring to death, but the fact Alex might be done with any serious climbing.

[@tonyrome3119]

bullshit@@sadbravesfan

[@riaranta3150]

Four hours.. four hours of constant moments away from death. Mad respect to this guy 🤘🏻❤️ that self belief and courage is admirable at it’s finest 👌🏻

[@nobytes2]

is not four hours of constant moments away from death, he trained for 2 or 3 years with rope for the solo film. He maybe only had a few handful moments that were truly hard in the route without a rope.

[@Sirdigbyfafontbittocks]

Kimmel didn’t give this man enough respect. It is the single greatest sporting achievement in history…

[@dang8848]

Damn that last question was down-right insulting, Jimmy clearly isn't a climber but it just seems like he didn't prepare for this interview in the slightest. Just a string of stupid, borderline rude questions

[@pjmmccann]

Poor Alex, having to put up with such tedious questions, and sad attempts at humor.

[@Benkkuful]

Get off your high horse.

[@jasonmoore7223]

Jami Get off your low horse.

[@Benkkuful]

Alex himself wouldn't want to be put on a pedestal. He's just a guy who likes climbing.

[@NGG1983]

I don't think you understand that this probably the toughest type of interview for a talk show host, being with someone that is not used to being in the spotlight on television in this way. Clearly Alex was nervous at the start and jimmy had to do what Comedy hosts do and loosen things up a bit with some humor. Eventually Alex got comfortable and opened up more. Also it's Jimmy's job to ask those "tedious questions", in which by the way he already knows the answer, he's just playing the ignorant "every man".

[@bmorebob6624]

Could you be a more portentous dork?

[@jessielee1369]

What Alex did, no man has ever done or even dreamed of actually doing what he did. This is so far off the charts it is incomprehensible. Tremendous athlete and humility. The interviewer is not worthy to even have his name mentioned next to Alex's. The focus, preparation and intensity of this feat completely blows my mind.

[@cadenceking8598]

There’s been more impressive free solos imo, and inarguably 1000000x harder climbs. El Cap is a medium difficulty route.

[@TKOfromJohn]

​@@cadenceking8598Okay buddy 😂

[@brianmurphy5313]

I like Jimmy Kimmel, but the comments here are spot on with the one. I need to wonder if he even saw the film. What Alex does, and did here, is just top tier unbelievable.

[@Musician4231]

Kimmel blew this interview and shows absolutely no respect for his craft, no preparation.

[@fi7512]

"No that seems overly dramatic" haha SNAP

[@skobird2732]

Jimmy totally butchered this interview... edit: well at least the first few questions lol totally butchered was a bit harsh.

[@DH-ij9pe]

Who could ever dislike Alex? He is the absolute man

[@NormaLilia24]

Free solo is a great documentary, this guy is insane, mad respect

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Gave him a ride down from a trailhead a couple months ago. Dude is no ego. Just pure passion in his eyes.

[@johnkomosa4089]

That's cool. The climbing community Rocks!

[@LiveFaustDieJung]

@@johnkomosa4089 😆 I see what you did there. Yes, the climbing community does 🪨 😊

[@erickmartos5306]

ALEX HONOLD DESERVES NOTHING BUT RESPECT. Love that guy

[@skillymulligan9761]

This guy is amazing. I couldn't IMAGINE doing what he does. Wow

[@Archer335]

“You will be missed.” Bad call, Mr. Kimmel. I also have a hard time imagining that Johnny Carson would have said that, which is another reason he was so loved. Food for thought.

[@mustafabaris9681]

There is only a handful of people in the world who could climb that wall WITH safety gear and ropes , and he does it WITHOUT the ropes is absolutely mind-blowing ... RESPECT ....🙏🙏🙏

[@cadenceking8598]

It’s a 7B route. I was with like 10 people who can climb that TODAY. There’s like 10,000 of them in the US alone lol.

[@blipblop5757]

@@cadenceking8598 Yes it is a 7B route, but how many people are willing to take that risk?

[@007artimus]

C’mon Jimmy, those were horrendous questions. That might have been more difficult for Alex than the route. Sheesh.

[@AlevOzten]

It is hilarious how Alex is just so casual about the amazing thing he has done. And about the building in NY, "you go up and climb down quickly and you never know if someone just shows up" so funny.

[@perplexityvideo]

Good on Alex to keep it together during the interview

[@midgard8550]

"you will be missed" comment at the end was super uncalled for. In my opinion Jimmey Kimmel has never said one funny thing. A little more respect towards Alex would have been nice. Congrats Alex on such an amazing accomplishment!

[@waitandhope]

agreed