Solos & Speed Records - Alex Honnold in Yosemite - Videos

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ALEX HONNOLD ROPE SOLOS HALF DOME AND NOSE IN RECORD TIME

On June 22, Alex Honnold climbed Half Dome in 2:09 and then cruised over and climbed The Nose of El Capitan in 5:59. Including the hike from Half Dome to El Capitan, the link up took 11 hours and 41 minutes. Both climbs were mostly free soloed but there was some aid climbing here and there. According to Hans Florine, "He brought about a 30 ft cord on Half Dome and he brought a full 60 meter rope on The Nose, only used it getting to Boot, for the King Swing, and on the Great Roof.

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This kid is insane! Βέβαια άμα σκαρφαλώνεις 5.14 βλέπεις αλλιώς τα πράγματα.