To be clear, I normally climb with a rope and partner. Free-soloing makes up only a small percentage of my total climbing. But when I do solo, I manage the risk through careful preparation. I don't solo anything unless I'm… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
The thing with physical preparation is I have tons of friends who train at a really high level and who can give me advice. But with mental training, I don't really know anybody who has a much better mind for… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I think it's great that so many people are enjoying climbing. I've always loved climbing; I don't see why other people wouldn't enjoy it… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I'm sponsored by the solar company Goal Zero, and they were gracious enough to install panels on my van and a nice battery system… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
In a general sense, I think it's bad to bring too much money into climbing, since it takes away a little from the beauty… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I love my climbing shoes. Virtually all of my big solos have been in the TC Pros. They are the most important thing when… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
My fantasy breakfast is just a really good egg scramble. Maybe I'll add a little feta, so, uh, obviously not totally dairy-free. Definitely some… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I make a fair amount of my food choices for environmental-type reasons than nutrition or taste. I'm trying to minimize impact, which is something… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I am a vegetarian, and I sort of aspire to vegan-hood. So far I've noticed no difference at all in my climbing, but I… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
At the crux of Half Dome, at the very top of the wall, imagine, like, a smooth wall of rock - a nearly vertical… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I generally don't climb something if it makes me feel fear. The beauty of soloing is that there's no pressure - no one's telling… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
I know that when I'm standing alone below a thousand-foot wall, looking up and considering a climb, my sponsors are the furthest thing from… — Alex Honnold Copy Share Image
