Alex Honnold's Death-Defying Taipei 101 Climb Leaves Viewers in Awe - Will He Tackle More Skyscrapers?
Free solo rock climber Alex Honnold has completed his first skyscraper climb without the use of ropes or nets, scaling Taiwan's 1,667-foot-tall Taipei 101 in just over an hour. The climb was broadcast live on Netflix as part of their "Skyscraper Live" special, which also aired an edited version of the event. For Honnold, who has been climbing for 30 years, this marked a new milestone - and he's already considering his next move.
"I think I would continue to climb any skyscraper I get permission for," Honnold said in an interview with Variety shortly after completing the climb. "The experience is insane... The views are amazing." When asked which skyscrapers he might target next, Honnold was tight-lipped, acknowledging that securing permission from building owners or authorities would be a significant challenge.
Honnold's bold move to scale Taipei 101 without safety equipment has sent shockwaves through the climbing community and left many viewers on the edge of their seats. His willingness to push his body to its limits is undeniably captivating - as he himself admitted, "I like heights, and I like seeing everything." Whether or not he'll take on more skyscrapers remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: Alex Honnold has cemented his place among the world's most fearless adventurers.
The success of "Skyscraper Live" also highlights the growing appeal of extreme sports and adventure documentaries on Netflix. The special made a strong debut in the platform's Global Top 10 TV Shows chart, with over 6 million viewers tuning in for the edited version and a total of 12 million hours viewed. While it was initially postponed due to bad weather, the show remains one of the most-watched programs on Netflix this week.
Free solo rock climber Alex Honnold has completed his first skyscraper climb without the use of ropes or nets, scaling Taiwan's 1,667-foot-tall Taipei 101 in just over an hour. The climb was broadcast live on Netflix as part of their "Skyscraper Live" special, which also aired an edited version of the event. For Honnold, who has been climbing for 30 years, this marked a new milestone - and he's already considering his next move.
"I think I would continue to climb any skyscraper I get permission for," Honnold said in an interview with Variety shortly after completing the climb. "The experience is insane... The views are amazing." When asked which skyscrapers he might target next, Honnold was tight-lipped, acknowledging that securing permission from building owners or authorities would be a significant challenge.
Honnold's bold move to scale Taipei 101 without safety equipment has sent shockwaves through the climbing community and left many viewers on the edge of their seats. His willingness to push his body to its limits is undeniably captivating - as he himself admitted, "I like heights, and I like seeing everything." Whether or not he'll take on more skyscrapers remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: Alex Honnold has cemented his place among the world's most fearless adventurers.
The success of "Skyscraper Live" also highlights the growing appeal of extreme sports and adventure documentaries on Netflix. The special made a strong debut in the platform's Global Top 10 TV Shows chart, with over 6 million viewers tuning in for the edited version and a total of 12 million hours viewed. While it was initially postponed due to bad weather, the show remains one of the most-watched programs on Netflix this week.
he's just doing what he loves and people are overreacting 
i mean, it's not like he's some kind of superhero or something 
newsflash: skyscrapers are big buildings with lots of safety measures in place, so it's not like he was really taking any risks 
plus, the views from up there are pretty stunning, i guess 
but let's be real, he's just a dude who likes climbing and wants to share his hobby with the world 
doesn't mean we need to make him out as some kind of daredevil legend 
just watched alex honnold's crazy climb of taipei 101 without ropes or nets 
and i gotta say, the view is INSANE! but seriously, what's next for him? 
and can we talk about how mesmerizing his focus must be when he's like that on camera? 
it just goes to show how much people love extreme sports and adventure documentaries, huh? 
alex honnold is literally the coolest 
he's been climbing for like 30 years and now he's taking it to new heights (literally) 
. i'm a bit worried though, what if something goes wrong? 
. anyway, now we're all wondering when (or if) he'll take on the next skyscraper challenge 
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I gotta say, dude... Alex Honnold's climb is like whoa! 30 years of climbing and he still gets that thrill from scaling a skyscraper without any safety gear? 
And can you believe the views he got to see? 
I'm no expert, but it's crazy how he managed to pull off this feat. I mean, what's next? Tokyo Tower or the Burj Khalifa? 