The Joe Rogan Experience #1626 - Alex Honnold
Mar 30, 2021
Alex Honnold, the renowned professional rock climber and co-host of the 'Climbing Gold' podcast, shares captivating insights on the evolution of climbing as a sport, especially with its Olympic debut. He recounts thrilling wildlife encounters and the physical challenges of extreme expeditions, weaving in humor about their rugged jungle diets. The conversation also dives into survival skills, contrasting reality TV portrayals with authentic indigenous knowledge, and explores the psychology behind climbing as a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety.
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Squirrel's Cliffhanger
- Alex Honnold witnessed a squirrel fall from a significant height after attempting to climb a cliff.
- The squirrel remarkably survived by landing on a small tree branch, showcasing nature's resilience.
Bighorn Tumble
- While admiring bighorn sheep's grace on a challenging mountainside, Alex Honnold observed one fall.
- This highlighted that even animals adapted to such terrain face difficulties.
Fatal Fall
- Joe Rogan shared a story about a mountain lion and bighorn sheep falling to their deaths on a highway.
- The incident was captured in a famous series of photographs.