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Alex Honnold Answers MORE Rock Climbing Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
Alex Honnold once again uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about climbing. How do professional climbers make a living? What’s the best season for climbing? Does climbing a mountain mess up the mountain? Alex answers all these question and much, much more! “Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR,” a two part series following…
Pffft
March 31, 2022 at 8:05 pm
Would have thought turding off the wall was environmentally better!
Justa Youtuber
March 31, 2022 at 9:16 pm
Turding…I like that verb
Joel Bentley
March 31, 2022 at 8:26 pm
So what is the climbing shoes he used then he shows them but doesnt mention the name
Justa Youtuber
March 31, 2022 at 9:15 pm
Keds
M D
March 31, 2022 at 8:28 pm
Practicing Silent Feet on a V1 wall was huge gains to my foot game.
George Pilkington
March 31, 2022 at 8:47 pm
Very nice to hear the coaching I’ve been given is exactly what Alex hannold gives out as well. I know I’m saying the right stuff!
Mandeep
March 31, 2022 at 8:51 pm
Yayy
Studiepie
March 31, 2022 at 8:56 pm
Yesss
Bea Writing
March 31, 2022 at 9:09 pm
I love this dude. So chill.
Justa Youtuber
March 31, 2022 at 9:11 pm
Watching this guy climb freestyle was so nerve racking. The guy is unlike most people when it comes to fear suppression.
💗 Abigail 💦
March 31, 2022 at 9:19 pm
Love Alex Honnold. For sure one of the most “grounded” athletes on the planet. I think staring death in the face pretty often made him practically a humble monk of sorts lmao
Jonathan Peña
March 31, 2022 at 9:35 pm
Fascinating! Already waiting for part 3. The tip of the foot bit was a good insight.
Michael Matter
March 31, 2022 at 9:36 pm
I wonder what year it will be when the first ascent of a (liquid) waterfall is completed
z g
March 31, 2022 at 9:40 pm
He got married and has a kid now!
Tim Hoffmann
March 31, 2022 at 10:36 pm
My everything shoe is the Scarpa instinct VS, its not the absolute best at any one thing but does everything quite well, it is also durable mine are on their 3rd year climbing 2-3x/week with a 3 resoles. Also not the cheapest either. Biggest thing though is get shoes that fit YOU!
1121
March 31, 2022 at 10:41 pm
steve o climbing rocks now?
Dewey Huang
March 31, 2022 at 10:47 pm
Glad to see he is still alive
Jonathan Gary
March 31, 2022 at 11:12 pm
It’s always nice to see Alex is still alive given everything he’s climbed 😬😬
Ryan Seward
March 31, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Could you imagine shaking his hand? I feel like he’d break just about everyone’s hands.
Matjew
April 1, 2022 at 12:11 am
I could listen to Alex explain climbing ALL DAY!
Jay Kerivan
April 1, 2022 at 12:13 am
Lmao fisher people
LifeAfter Philippines
April 1, 2022 at 12:14 am
Pls use parachute just incase. Now a days our body becoming old
ice9
April 1, 2022 at 12:25 am
People that climb rocks have them in their heads!
magikush
April 1, 2022 at 1:08 am
It’s always nice to see Alex is still with us
PEACE
April 1, 2022 at 1:11 am
❤️🌟 In recent years,disasters have occurred frequently and anomalies have appeared one after another,You must confess your sins and repent,I hope that those who have not yet trusted in Jesus and God can trust in Jesus and God as soon as possible,Confess your sins and repent as soon as possible.2000 years ago, light came to the world,Jesus Christ came to the world.The Word became flesh and appeared before people’s eyes.He was crucified for the sins of people.He was resurrected on the third day, and then He ascended to heaven and sat at the right hand of God. If you sincerely trust Jesus Christ and accept Him as the Savior of your life, you will receive the Holy Spirit.Then, you must obey the Holy Spirit, rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit to act and behave, and be a person who pleases God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. —Galatians 5 : 22 – 23
Don’t delay, you should immediately trust Jesus Christ and God!
B Suarez
April 1, 2022 at 2:22 am
Can see the passion that’s what it’s about I’ve been hooked by these guys Him and Dean and Marc Andre with Ueli have always been been inspiring
Jack
April 1, 2022 at 2:35 am
This guy rocks.
Ploxxy bb
April 1, 2022 at 3:25 am
please give this man some ultra ultra light gear
Tia-𝐹**СК МЕ - СНЕ𝒞𝒦 𝑀𝒴 Р𝑅𝟢𝐹𝐼𝐿Е
April 1, 2022 at 3:27 am
I love Alex Honnold! He always seems so humble and kind I would love to meet him. Glad he’s back for another video
MoneyMan1738
April 1, 2022 at 4:02 am
So not a catheter?!
Christian Hagenswold
April 1, 2022 at 4:14 am
You can just look at this dude and tell he does some sort of niche outdoor sport
Aust Nailolo
April 1, 2022 at 4:16 am
Sometimes I wonder if he even knows how badass he is…
Jeff List
April 1, 2022 at 4:46 am
I vote fisherman becomes “fisher people” lol
Zoe-🔞𝔽**СК МЕ - СНЕℂ𝕂 𝕄𝕐 Рℝ𝟘𝔽𝕀𝕃Е💛
April 1, 2022 at 4:46 am
Love Alex Honnold. For sure one of the most “grounded” athletes on the planet. I think staring death in the face pretty often made him practically a humble monk of sorts lmao
Duncan From Under the Bridge
April 1, 2022 at 6:38 am
Lol you for sure know he wanted to go on for another hour about footwork. It’s key!
Itay Barok
April 1, 2022 at 6:50 am
Thanks!
Do a part 3
Mohamed Nabil
April 1, 2022 at 7:13 am
I have been wating for this video for a long time
Ryan Robinson
April 1, 2022 at 7:25 am
Refuge Climbing center babyyyy 🙌🏻
TheWtfness
April 1, 2022 at 7:47 am
What’s the ideal time for climbing? – The Fall…. hmm…. something doesn’t fit here
Lillie Gilbert
April 1, 2022 at 10:01 am
The maniacal inch neuroanatomically challenge because peak dolly suppose unlike a burly halibut. eight, guarded step-brother
Henry Harada
April 1, 2022 at 10:45 am
Anh đức phúc hát hay quá 😍😍❤❤
Ben M
April 1, 2022 at 10:56 am
Not to be a simp or anything but his partner is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Alex did good
Jnelle Trim
April 1, 2022 at 11:12 am
Remember God loves you♥️.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
If you trust in Jesus Christ and repent, you will be saved🙏..
He is coming back soon😊..
t dog
April 1, 2022 at 1:21 pm
Yep still alive
Justin Tolman
April 1, 2022 at 3:18 pm
“Climbing is low impact” … until it is not.
It's Just Me
April 1, 2022 at 3:43 pm
Alex says climbing is ‘low impact on your body’……… I agree. Until you fall. I’d venture to guess that that final impact is pretty high. 🙂
Alex Kuligowski
April 1, 2022 at 9:02 pm
Anyone want to collab on ultralight gear?
Desiree 🍆 I am Online 💋 F Uc_k me
April 1, 2022 at 10:15 pm
I love this guy! So knowledgeable and phenomenal to watch.
boy638
April 2, 2022 at 12:14 am
Nobody asked him the best way to climb up the corporate ladder.
Kari 𝔽**СК МЕ - СНЕℂ𝕂 𝕄𝕐 Рℝ𝟘𝔽𝕀𝕃Е💛
April 2, 2022 at 12:16 am
Love Alex Honnold. For sure one of the most “grounded” athletes on the planet. I think staring death in the face pretty often made him practically a humble monk of sorts lmao
Dwarkesh Jangid
April 2, 2022 at 2:00 am
This guy is one of the best athletes in the world and the most calm person.
adribier
April 3, 2022 at 6:59 pm
It makes sense tho, imagine free soloing El capitan while being extremely nervous… ☠
Chelsea 𝐹**СК МЕ - СНЕ𝒞𝒦 𝑀𝒴 Р𝑅𝟢𝐹𝐼𝐿Е
April 2, 2022 at 2:16 am
Love Alex Honnold. For sure one of the most “grounded” athletes on the planet. I think staring death in the face pretty often made him practically a humble monk of sorts lmao
Demonic Cat
April 2, 2022 at 2:52 am
Have you seen free solo?
Micky Lawless
April 2, 2022 at 3:17 am
Great video.
BiggsFaleur
April 2, 2022 at 3:55 am
Dude seems chill af
jesterlead
April 2, 2022 at 4:38 am
Every two or three months I google him just to make sure he’s still with us. #useadamnrope
Harrison Canton
April 2, 2022 at 7:42 am
More questions on harmony/music theory with Jacob please!
spaceshipdms
April 2, 2022 at 11:44 am
I read that as with Wisconsin Tech Support (sorry wired). Thanks for representing Wisco Alex, we don’t have much rock but it’s still better the rest of the midwest.
BiggieCheez
April 3, 2022 at 7:05 pm
Idk i think our beautiful nonexistent crags of Minnesota are pretty great
m. v
April 2, 2022 at 12:25 pm
Alex “Big Hands” Honnold telling us the sloper isn’t a bad hold and it’s about body position
somewhereeinthestars
April 2, 2022 at 12:31 pm
i love this man
Brian Doolittle
April 2, 2022 at 2:38 pm
For anyone looking to get in to Rock climbing, Alex Honnolds comment on shoes wasn’t very helpful. While his statement was true, I still recommend you start with entry level (or at least flat) shoes. The aggressively arched and hooked shoes that he showed are very difficult to get used to, and you want to have developed a lot of strength in the right areas before you start using something like that. Otherwise, it can cause injury, especially on your big toe joints.
Cristian D
April 2, 2022 at 6:11 pm
For the guy asking being 30 years old, no matter how many questions you ask to Honnold or experts, your outlook is dumb and theres no quick fix for that
Seth MacCulloch
April 2, 2022 at 6:56 pm
This mans spirit animal is a Mountain Goat.
Amy Zheng
April 2, 2022 at 11:52 pm
The zany event increasingly disarm because rake genetically carve before a big latex. pushy, whispering roadway
Levi Boffa-Martin
April 3, 2022 at 10:16 am
If you are not bouncy go see a remedial massage therapist or an osteopath and get some myofascial release.
Nihal 542765
April 3, 2022 at 12:51 pm
Please make a video also with Magnus Midtbo
caramel coffee
April 3, 2022 at 2:32 pm
it’s nice to see Alex old enough to have wrinkles now 🙂
Jammy
April 3, 2022 at 4:10 pm
I fricken love this guy! He’s so laid back and has a super dry sense of humor. He’s great !
JR
April 3, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Alex became a father a few weeks ago. Maybe his focus will shift a little towards family life now and we can keep him a long time 🙂
Ickess
April 3, 2022 at 8:54 pm
I really enjoy these videos and I’ve watched several and other items with him. His knowledge base is amazing. With the climbing ruining mountains I think over Everest. The trash left behind and how dirty people say it is. I’m not a climber in anyway. Just came to mind.
Samuel Prescott
April 4, 2022 at 1:25 pm
Alpinism and rock climbing are two different kinds of climbing. The climbing that rock climbers do is generally on rock only, not ice and snow.
AmaraJordan
April 3, 2022 at 9:38 pm
I’d have liked a little more info about the different rocks. Some textures must be harder on the fingers, at least, and the likelihood of a hold snapping may be different with different rock types. Or maybe not, but we don’t know, because he sort of glossed over it. Otherwise, really loved this follow up!
Will Binette
April 4, 2022 at 7:27 am
It’s really region dependent. Limestone in El Potrero Chico in Mexico tends to have extremely sharp thin holds and just generally jagged while still being super insecure on your feet. You just constantly feel like you’re going to slip off. It’s also rather brittle so you can definitely pull holds off. Granite on the other hand tends to be really smooth or rather rough which provides great smearing capabilities. It also tends to have massive splitter cracks that are fun to crack climb. Super durable. Sandstone is the in between. It’s soft like limestone but splits like granite often giving amazing stellar crack climbs.
Examples:
Limestone
-El Potrero Chico, Mexico
-Ceuse, France
-Oliana, Spain
Granite
-Yosemite, California
-Squamish, Canada
Sandstone
-Zion National Park, Utah
-Indian Creek, Utah
Hope that helps a little bit! 🙂
Levi Smith
April 4, 2022 at 3:27 am
If you like this, you should listen to “climbing gold” Alex Honold’s podcast! It’s really good!
flamingo0123
April 4, 2022 at 5:01 am
Climbing is low impact on the body???? !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Squid
April 4, 2022 at 5:48 am
They spelt repelling right tho XD
Archie Vourdas
April 4, 2022 at 11:38 pm
Repel (opposite of attract)
Rappel (descend down a face on a rope)
Squid
April 5, 2022 at 5:56 am
@Archie Vourdas ah okay
Skate to Spin
April 4, 2022 at 5:51 am
3 days old… nice.
20 years ago
April 4, 2022 at 7:10 am
His eyes are weird…kinda look like when you ingest psilocybin
Aazam
April 4, 2022 at 10:03 am
This man inspires me so much
Joshua
April 4, 2022 at 6:01 pm
I am truly amazed by how this guy can climb and the nerves of steel he has, but in general I have no idea why someone would want to put themselves in that sort of danger. Climbing thousands of feet without a rope is absolutely insane.
Sean G
April 4, 2022 at 9:39 pm
I can’t believe nobody asked Alex about the rumor he invented a move called the Bat Wang which is where he pleasures himself while doing a bat hang.
RGamer
April 5, 2022 at 2:32 am
Started indoor climbing about 3 weeks ago. The foot/toe thing makes sense but I’m just not used to putting in it in practice.
Jonas
April 7, 2022 at 6:34 pm
It feels a bit sketchy at the beginning, but the freedom it gives you to move around and reposition is a game changer. Just not in rental shoes, those are terrible. If you have a good pair of shoes, trust them, you’ll be amazed at what holds they’ll hold on to just on the big toe.
enatzke
April 5, 2022 at 2:51 am
Shoot out to Professor Ramsey.
Jesse Black
April 5, 2022 at 3:57 am
I just want to know the exact hoodie alex is wearing, it looks really comfy.
rachael Berkey
April 5, 2022 at 5:11 am
Anyone else see the irony that FALL is the best season for climbing
J L
April 5, 2022 at 9:33 am
i watched this video as i was eating a bunch of mcnuggets in the lobby of my bouldering gym…
Scott Morgen
April 5, 2022 at 6:24 pm
Here’s one I’ve always wondered. In free solo, the second time you fell, and injured your ankle you said “Sannie” was belaying you…so how did you fall?
Jessica Lindeke
April 5, 2022 at 10:39 pm
he talks super fast
Allez Venga
April 6, 2022 at 8:27 am
Thanks for your sharing
Paul Turnbloom
April 6, 2022 at 9:40 am
I bet his IQ is north of 120
Doctor xplorer
April 6, 2022 at 1:02 pm
great answers
sadlfjasdfacv
April 7, 2022 at 4:53 am
He missed an entire field of professional climbers: Rope access technicians. They are basically the people who inspect and repair bridges, wind turbines, skyscrapers, and tall dams.
Andrew M
April 8, 2022 at 8:42 pm
Rope access isn’t climbing lol. Same with arborists
sadlfjasdfacv
April 9, 2022 at 2:16 pm
@Andrew M sure it is.
Nonya buznes
April 7, 2022 at 1:13 pm
Part 3 please!!!
Fei Fei Chang
April 8, 2022 at 4:32 am
Does anyone notice that his eyes barely blink ? That’s so cool !
michaelbuddy
April 8, 2022 at 6:34 am
he said “fisherperson” instead of “fishermen” WEAK. Sad to hear such PC weakness there.
SpitefulAZ
April 8, 2022 at 9:17 am
Bolt gun Alex! You know you wish the bolt gun is invented within your life time.
EgWyps
April 8, 2022 at 12:51 pm
“It’s probably alright for Brooklyn if it made it through Antarctica” lol savage
Bush Hippie
April 8, 2022 at 1:21 pm
Hey Wired, love this series! It would be cool to see a professional dogsled musher make an appearance. I run commercial dog tours for a living and I can tell you first hand that people have tons of questions and misconceptions about dogsledding in general.
Mikhail Karpilenko
April 8, 2022 at 3:12 pm
Alex: Fall is the best for climbing
Editor: okaaay let me change that to Autumn
Hans Zarkov
April 8, 2022 at 7:31 pm
DNA manipulation that will pervert all life on earth as in the days of Noah is ramping up. so it will be no surprise to see someone climb el cap with no shoes and no chalk, even upside down
NuclearOpsAirsoft
April 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm
His hands are massive
Adrian Calgary
April 10, 2022 at 2:37 am
Very informative
Nicholas Ivanoff
April 10, 2022 at 5:00 am
Hopefully a low impact sport.
Gabi Reinoehl
April 10, 2022 at 6:04 am
i seriously love Alex 😭 i came across a video with him a few months ago and then became obsessed with rock climbing and how he does it so effortlessly. such a big fan of his, and he just had a baby too 🥺🥰 congrats alex! ❤️
jack worse
April 10, 2022 at 9:04 am
Just recently rewatched Free Solo. To say it’s mindblowing what this man did feels like such an understatement.
For me there are exceptional, great and even legendary athletes. And then there’s Honnold.
James R
April 10, 2022 at 7:38 pm
His barber is a blind man. No question about it.
riccardo cacchioli
April 10, 2022 at 8:56 pm
i came for the climbing, I left for the wired
libb3n
April 10, 2022 at 9:08 pm
I want to know how good alex would do in grip strenght. Like rolling thunder, COC grippers and pinch block.
Maithily
April 11, 2022 at 1:02 am
well, he’s alive. Thank God and I can’t wait to see what’s next for him!!
Maithily
April 11, 2022 at 1:16 am
He. Does. Not. Blink.
Salome
April 11, 2022 at 4:22 pm
it’s gross – love him
Toaster Oven
April 11, 2022 at 9:23 pm
he was sadly crushed in a rock fall 3 days after this interview 🙁
Toaster Oven
April 11, 2022 at 9:23 pm
this is so sad thank you for the news update what are you cnn
PokeMax
April 11, 2022 at 9:31 pm
This guys documentary was the best
Flexi Brain
April 12, 2022 at 12:23 am
is there a type of rock climbing where you climb down mountains instead of up?
stuffed olive
April 15, 2022 at 2:25 am
don’t think so, but when you do that quickly, it’s called falling
nakriankeegiat
April 12, 2022 at 10:10 am
I respect his opinion on climbing but not on McNuggets.
Adam W
April 12, 2022 at 9:00 pm
Dude looks locked in on adderall
Green Earth
April 12, 2022 at 11:15 pm
I got the same shoes as Honnold.
Jarmen Farm
April 13, 2022 at 2:15 am
0:54 I more took this question as, “Do you need to be worried that holds will degrade over time?”
J G
April 13, 2022 at 5:10 am
Wondering if Alex will ever try to do another free solo at the level (or higher) of El Cap. Would love to see him do this. But he’s married with a kid now so I’m guessing he’s gonna take down the risk factor…
brígida
April 13, 2022 at 9:00 pm
Lost my mind with the bat hang, I need an hour long explanation
S Dot
April 14, 2022 at 2:31 pm
How does Alex make money? You’ll never see him without a North Face logo on. They even made his tux when he went to the Oscars.
Angelica Schuyler
April 15, 2022 at 9:27 pm
ok ill watch free solo again
collieee
April 16, 2022 at 1:41 am
Wow what he does is truly amazing
Dark Star
April 16, 2022 at 12:09 pm
Low impact…….lol until u hit the ground then it’s high impact
X
April 16, 2022 at 1:47 pm
Alex – Does having the worlds smallest head improve your climbing?
Franxisco Orange
April 17, 2022 at 3:22 am
Not trying to be mean. But Alex looks sickly. I hope he is ok. Always inspiring and informative
Joseph Carew
April 17, 2022 at 5:00 am
What’s the deal with not blinking?
Dreama40
April 17, 2022 at 3:03 pm
My friends were recently talking about sports and someone asked the question what was the greatest ever sporting achievement, there were many suggestions, my reply was Alex Honnold’s free soloing of El Capitan. They laughed at me UNTIL they watched the documentary! I won the beers…
Fa Gyu
April 17, 2022 at 3:45 pm
In my town the bouldering gym is actually the cheapest option to climb by a huge mark and theres also an outdoor bouldering wall at a uni that is maintained by the students and completely free, whenever I look at the cost of ropes and quickdraws tho I’m like yeaaaa I’ll just keep bouldering at least I avoid tendinitis that way
Connor-Craig Sellars
April 17, 2022 at 5:47 pm
Repelling is spelt correctly in English. It’s repeling in American English.
Kim Jong-un
April 18, 2022 at 4:23 am
In 2040 we can climb in radioactive craters
David Hillman
April 19, 2022 at 2:39 am
“with equipment manufacturers. They get paid for appearances” he said, in his northface hoodie
Bryce Sawin
April 19, 2022 at 3:36 am
Where can I buy a Chouinard Bod?
Jnicoara
April 19, 2022 at 9:36 pm
1:33 hahaha love his candid delivery “they’re both about to die”
racerschin
April 20, 2022 at 10:07 am
9:00 There is no perfect season for climbing. It all depends on location, orientation, specific route, specific climber. Autumn can be a balance among all combinations, but not the best.
Luadmo !
April 21, 2022 at 11:19 pm
Alex Honnold married his girlfriend and had a kid… insane
jimbobbyrnes
April 22, 2022 at 1:28 pm
in 2040 rock climbing will probably be only done in caves. since thats where we will be living.
Stone Age Alienz
April 22, 2022 at 3:09 pm
Lol climbers picking “fall” as their favorite season to climb is kinda funny to me
the dude
April 22, 2022 at 11:46 pm
Fisherpeople lol. Aren’t they called seamen?
hagestad
April 23, 2022 at 4:29 am
Ah noo. So he is partly responsible for suing South Butt company?
Jon
April 23, 2022 at 10:10 pm
Future of rock climbing question at 10:25.
Red Elf Shot the Food
April 23, 2022 at 10:12 pm
What a well balanced individual. Great answers to some pretty random questions.
Victor Barry
April 24, 2022 at 4:19 pm
Dr Madida on YouTube is healer of my herpe virus. He cured me🎉🎉..
Jayze Poudz
April 24, 2022 at 6:32 pm
Awesome 🙂 !!
YouLilalas
April 24, 2022 at 9:58 pm
Anybody know the shoe model he was showcasing at 6:42?
Edward T.
April 25, 2022 at 5:19 am
He aged pretty bad
Breeze E
April 26, 2022 at 4:24 am
So Interesting to hear that about the toe position – makes so much sense how I was really good at climbing when my ex took me to this outdoor climbing wall thing. Lol. I was a dancer growing up – so everything we do is on our toes, and I’m flexible, so when they put me on the wall – I was straight up that thing in less than 60 seconds. Lol. Every level/route they put me on – I was straight up to the top easy. They kept saying I had to have been climbing before but I hadn’t. They just kept putting me on harder and harder ones and I did them all in Less than 2 minutes…. Until they put me on some where I just physically couldn’t reach the holds anymore (I’m 5’3”)…. But hearing how he explains some of that stuff it makes complete sense a dancer would be really good at it. Lol
EllaMay50
April 26, 2022 at 4:50 am
Whenever I climb my hands get warn out and start to hurt really quickly do you have any advice?
EllaMay50
April 26, 2022 at 4:51 am
On The Last Tepui how did you get down?