Jocko Podcast 420: Pushing The Bubble Until Things That Are Totally Crazy Become Possible. With Alex Honnold
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Jan 10, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Alex Honnold, a legendary rock climber famous for his daring free solo climbs, shares insights from his exhilarating life scaling cliffs without ropes. He discusses the mental and physical challenges of free soloing, including gripping anecdotes from ascents like Half Dome. Honnold emphasizes the importance of inner motivation, the bond with nature, and the balance between risk and caution. Additionally, he touches on his philanthropic efforts with the Honnold Foundation, promoting sustainable solar energy for communities in need.
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Early Free Solos
- Alex Honnold free soloed Astroman and Rostrum in Yosemite in 2007.
- In 2008, he free soloed Moonlight Buttress and Half Dome.
El Capitan and Speed Record
- Alex Honnold's free solo of El Capitan was documented in the Oscar-winning film Free Solo.
- He also broke the speed record for climbing the Nose of El Cap with Tommy Caldwell.
Van Life and Climbing
- After dropping out of college, Alex Honnold lived in a van and focused on climbing.
- He wasn't sure about making a living, but the climbing industry grew alongside him.
