Keyword: free soloing

This is how Alex Honnold climbs The Phoenix (7c +) free solo

In 2011, Alex Honnold realized what was then the most difficult rope-free ascent in Yosemite Valley with his free solo from The Phoenix (7c +). More than ten years later, filmmaker Peter Mortimer publishes the video of the radical solo effort. A personal and breathtaking look behind the scenes of this solo.

Dean Potter: Free Soloing with Parachute

On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the death of climber and extreme athlete Dean Potter, Reel Rock released recordings of a free solo ascent of The Rostrum and the Alien Roof.

Jorge Diaz-Rullo climbs 8b + route Darwin Dixit free solo

The Spaniard Jorge Diaz-Rullo managed the rope-free ascent of the 8c sport climbing route Darwin Dixit in Margalef. This video shows his passage.

Interview with free solo climber Alfredo Webber

In mid-March, the 52-year-old Italian managed one of the most difficult free solo ascents in climbing history with Panem et Circenses (8c). We spoke to Alfredo about his exploit.

Alfredo Webber climbs the 8c route free solo

The Italian Alfredo Webber managed one of the most difficult free solo ascents in climbing history. He climbed the route Panem et Circenses (8c) near Arco without a rope or a belaying partner.

Dave MacLeod on the Free Solo ascent of Darwin Dixit (8b +) in Margalef

2008 succeeded Dave MacLeod with Darwin Dixit (then rated 8c), which was probably the hardest free-solo ascent. Now he publishes a video.

Hansjörg Auer climbs three peaks in the Dolomites free solo

The Austrian alpinist Hansjörg Auer climbs 3 peaks in the Dolomites in one day free solo. With a light paraglider he paved the way...

First video sequence of Alex Honnold's free-of-charge on El Capitan

On June 3rd, the American Alex Honnold climbed the Freerider route on El Capitan free solo and wrote climbing history. Media coverage is almost...

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