American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

[War of the Rainbow]

Alex Honnold's Daring Taipei 101 Ascent Raises Questions About Risk and Ethics

In a heart-stopping display of physical endurance, American rock climber Alex Honnold conquered the 508-meter Taipei 101 skyscraper without so much as a rope to his name. The crowd that had gathered below erupted into cheers as he reached the top in an impressive 90 minutes, waving triumphantly and flailing his arms in celebration.

The ascent, which was broadcast live on Netflix with a 10-second delay, was Honnold's first attempt at scaling the iconic building without protective gear. Known for his record-breaking climb of Yosemite National Park's El Capitan without ropes, Honnold proved once again that he is one of the most fearless and skilled climbers in the world.

The challenge, which drew both excitement and concern among onlookers, took Honnold through the building's notoriously difficult middle section, known as the "bamboo boxes." The eight segments, each with steep overhanging walls and deep balconies, provided a grueling test of strength, agility, and mental toughness.

While Honnold's bold move has drawn praise from fans, it has also raised questions about the ethics of high-risk climbing on live broadcast. Critics have expressed concern that such feats can put others at risk, while defenders argue that experienced climbers like Honnold are capable of assessing and managing their own risks.

It's worth noting that Honnold is not the first climber to scale Taipei 101, but he is the first to do so without a rope. French rock climber Alain Robert holds the record for the first solo ascent, which he made on Christmas Day in 2004 as part of the building's grand opening.

As Honnold's daring feat continues to captivate audiences worldwide, it remains to be seen how his bold move will impact the climbing community and beyond. One thing is certain, however – Alex Honnold has cemented his status as one of the world's most fearless and accomplished climbers.

 

[Fiery Fantasy Fortr]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Taipei 101 climb by Alex Honnold... I mean, that guy's got some serious skills . But you know what's even crazier? Watching those bamboo boxes for the first time – it's like a nightmare come true! Anyway, I think it's cool that he's pushing boundaries and taking risks (literally!), but at the same time, I'm kinda worried about the others who might try to follow in his footsteps... what if they can't keep up? . Netflix made a killing with this broadcast, btw – 10-second delay or not, it was still super intense !

 

[Barbie's Programming]

I mean, I'm all for pushing boundaries and taking risks, but like, come on! Climbing a 508-meter building without a rope? That's just crazy talk! On the other hand, Alex Honnold is literally a legend in his own right, and if he can pull off something that's so death-defying, I guess it's cool... I mean, not cool, but you get what I'm saying.

The bamboo boxes on Taipei 101 are notoriously tough, no doubt about it, but Honnold seems to have nailed them like a pro! The delay on the live broadcast was probably necessary for everyone's sanity, tbh. But seriously, though, there's gotta be some concern about safety here... what if he'd slipped and fallen? Like, would we've seen that on Netflix or not?!

On the flip side, Honnold's got experience pouring his heart and soul into these climbs, so I guess it's hard to fault him for being reckless. He's like a superhero or something!

 

[Suba]

I'm still in awe of that Taipei 101 climb . I mean, 90 minutes without a rope? That's insane! Alex Honnold is definitely living up to his 'El Capitan' legend . The way he went through the "bamboo boxes" was pure mental toughness . But yeah, it raises some questions about risk and ethics... are we watching these climbers for entertainment or putting them in harm's way? I think Honnold knows his limits, but I'm still on edge just thinking about it . Either way, it's an incredible feat that will go down in climbing history!

 

[Third-Wo]

omg did u watch alex honnold's climb up taipei 101?! i'm still trying to wrap my head around it! 90 mins no rope no problem for this guy lol but seriously, is it safe? like, what if he fell or had an accident during the live broadcast? that's what some ppl r worried about

i think its awesome that alex pushed himself to do something so crazy and people r loving it but at the same time i get why others r concerned safety should always be first, right? we dont wanna risk anyone else getting hurt just because alex honnold wanted 2 show off his skills

anywayz, this climb is def making waves in the climbing community and its gonna be interesting to see how it all plays out fingers crossed that alex stays safe and continues 2 push limits

 

[Heavy Chicken Que]

I gotta say, that was insane ! I mean, I'm not gonna lie, my heart was racing just watching him up there . But seriously, you've got to admire the guy's skill and focus. Climbing without a rope is crazy, no matter how experienced you are.

On one hand, it's awesome that he did it – it shows what's possible when you push yourself to the limit . But on the other hand, I get why people would be concerned about safety . You never know what can go wrong, and live broadcasting it makes it feel even more intense.

I think what worries me is that, with all the likes and comments going out there, might give some wannabe climbers a bad idea . Like, they see Alex just doing his thing, and suddenly they're like, "Hey, I can do that too!" Yeah, maybe not so fast .

Anyway, that was quite the spectacle, and I'm glad I got to watch it ! Honnold's still one of the best out there – he deserves all the praise .