Alone on the Wall
Alone on the Wall by Alex Honnold, published by National Geographic Books on October 30, 2018, is an expanded edition featuring 320 pages in English. This book recounts Honnold’s remarkable achievements in the world of climbing, including his historic free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The narrative provides insights into his life and career, emphasizing themes of fearlessness, risk-taking, and focus in the face of extreme challenges.
Readers will find a detailed account of Honnold’s groundbreaking climb, which he completed without ropes or protective gear, marking a significant milestone in the sport of mountaineering. The book includes two new chapters that delve into this iconic ascent, offering a personal perspective on the experience. Through his story, Honnold shares valuable lessons about living boldly and pursuing one’s passions, making this edition a compelling exploration of sports and recreation in the realm of climbing.
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Including two new chapters on Alex Honnold’s free solo ascent of the iconic 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
On June 3rd, 2017, Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo Yosemite’s El Capitan—to scale the wall without rope, a partner, or any protective gear—completing what was described as “the greatest feat of pure rock climbing in the history of the sport” (National Geographic) and “one of the great athletic feats of any kind, ever” (New York Times). Already one of the most famous adventure athletes in the world, Honnold has now been hailed as “the greatest climber of all time” (Vertical magazine).
Alone on the Wall recounts the most astonishing achievements of Honnold’s extraordinary life and career, brimming with lessons on living fearlessly, taking risks, and maintaining focus even in the face of extreme danger. Now Honnold tells, for the first time and in his own words, the story of his 3 hours and 56 minutes on the sheer face of El Cap, which Outside called “the moon landing of free soloing…a generation-defining climb. Bad ass and beyond words…one of the pinnacle sporting moments of all time.”
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