Aug. 18, 2025
#171 Alex Honnold — The Lack Of Danger In The Modern Era, Being Unencumbered By What-Ifs, and Choosing A Life Based On Psyche
Alex Honnold is an amazing climber and one of the best ambassadors our sport has ever had. He may be the most famous climber of all time with his ropeless ascents of the most beautiful and iconic climbs in the world.
Enjoy this chat with one of greats.
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00:00 - Intro
04:36 - Alex’s Thoughts on Style
14:49 - How Climbers Approach Danger
25:12 - The Power Of Obsession and Psyche
31:14 - Having Confidence in Your Footwork
37:58 - Thanks For Your Support
38:33 - Being Unencumbered by the Mental Side of Climbing
01:02:39 - What Will Be the Thing That Overshadows Free Soloing El Cap?
01:16:19 - Confronting Mortality
01:30:42 - How Do You Go from Good to Great
