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Alex Honnold

Born 1985-08-17

Alexander J. Honnold (born August 17, 1985) is an American rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls. He has broken a number of speed records, most notably the only known solo climb (mostly free climbing with a few points of aid) of the Yosemite Triple crown, an 18 hour 50 minute link up of Mount Watkins, The Nose, and the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome. He and Hans Florine are the current record holders for the Nose with a climb time of 2:23:51. Honnold says that he likes tall, long routes and that he tries to do them quickly.

Known for

Free Solo 2018 · 8.1 The Alpinist 2021 · 7.9 Skyscraper Live 2026 · 7.1 Valley Uprising 2014 · 8.1 Explorer: The Last Tepui 2022 · 6.9 The Devil's Climb 2024 · 7.3 Fine Lines 2019 · 7.0 Here to Climb 2024 · 5.8 Reel Rock 10 2015 · 8.1 Reel Rock 12 2017 · 8.4 Reel Rock 13 2018 · 8.0 Progression 2009 · 8.5 Reel Rock 5 2010 · 8.1 Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience 2024