Alex Honnold Completes Free Solo Ascent of Taipei 101 Without Safety Gear
Alex Honnold, the world’s most renowned climber, has climbed Taipei 101 in Taiwan—a 1,667-foot skyscraper—without ropes, harnesses, or any safety equipment. The free solo ascent occurred entirely on the building’s exterior. Taipei 101, which was the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010, features a massive tuned mass damper designed to counteract wind and seismic…