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American climber Alex Honnold completed a rope-free ascent of Taipei 101 (508m) in 1 hour 31 minutes, streamed live on Netflix, beating the tower's previous climbing record set by Alain Robert (four hours, with ropes); wind and heat were noted as concerns, and he was greeted at the top by his wife after the climb.
Alex Honnold completed a live free-solo ascent of Taipei 101 during Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, taking about 90 minutes and setting the record for the tallest urban free climb. He reached the sphere, waved to fans, and descended with his wife Sanni McCandless nearby; the broadcast blended drone footage, pre-taped segments, and a built-in 10-second safety delay after weather caused a schedule shift.
American climber Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101, a 508-meter tower, using small ledges and ornamental protrusions with no ropes, in a Netflix livestream that was delayed 24 hours due to rain; crowds cheered as he paused mid-climb, and he spoke about inspiring others to pursue their goals while acknowledging the risks and the ethical questions around broadcasting such a high-risk feat.
American climber Alex Honnold will attempt a free-solo ascent of Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, without safety gear, in a Netflix livestream.
A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, fell approximately 500 feet to her death while free-solo climbing on Ypsilon Mountain's eastern side in Rocky Mountain National Park. Despite efforts from her climbing partner and park rangers, she could not be saved. The Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team recovered her body with the assistance of a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter. The victim's identity has not been released.