

Alex Honnold On The Responsibility of Adventure, Olympic Climbing & Reversing Climate Change
Mar 29, 2021
In this engaging discussion, renowned adventurer Alex Honnold, famous for his ropeless ascent of El Capitan, shares insights into his life beyond climbing. He emphasizes the responsibility of protecting our natural world through initiatives from The Honnold Foundation. Alex explores the evolution of climbing as an Olympic sport, touching on its community-building aspects and environmental advocacy. He reflects on personal challenges and the importance of mindful living, all while blending thrilling adventure with a call for environmental action.
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Climbing Gold's Shift
- Alex Honnold hasn't listened to his own podcast, Climbing Gold, yet.
- He was traveling and the podcast's focus shifted from Olympics to climbing history.
Climbing History
- Climbing Gold aims to provide deeper context for the Olympics.
- It tells untold stories and explores climbing history, often outside media spotlight.
Olympic Climbing Controversy
- Some older climbers find climbing's Olympic inclusion controversial.
- Alex Honnold, with a gym climbing background, embraces it.