Ropes Off, Hearts On: The Daredevil World of Skyscraper Climbing
This piece profiles a niche, high‑risk pursuit—climbing skyscrapers without safety gear—through the experiences of trailblazers like Dan Goodwin (CN Tower ascent in 1986), Alain Robert (notably Burj Khalifa), and Alex Honnold, who is set to livestream a no-rope climb of Taipei 101. It explores the mental and physical demands, the nerve‑wracking risks, and how such feats have gained global attention, including a Netflix audience for Honnold’s climb.