Oso planning to go pro
You aren't going to want to watch this then SERockshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRGF77fBAeM
Alex is one of the greatest athletes in the world. It's not even close. There have been other great climbers like John Bachar, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill and Beth Rodden. Alex moved the bar further than any athlete in any sport, perhaps ever. A literal quantum leap forward. Think Bob Beamon's 1968 record long jump plus two.
Before we crown this guy the greatest athlete ever I urge everyone to watch another film by Free Solo Director Jimmy Chin, Meru. Meru, along with Machhapuchare, had always been deemed unclimable.The the alpinists in Meru are Conrad Anker, Renan Ozturk, and Jimmy Chin. Meru is wildly difficult because it is a series of textures - rock, ice, mixed, and Big Wall climbing. Throw in 7k M elevation and it makes clean climbing El Capitan seem like child's play. Watch Meru then compare Conrad Anker to Honnold.
I totally get Alex.
I'd recommend a film entitled Valley Uprising.
Chin himself says Hannold is performing at a different level than anybody else has.
There is a profound difference between rock climbing and mountaineering.
Agreed. It's a different sport keefe. Heck, Bear Grills(sp) had made it to the top of Everest.