First video sequence of Alex Honnold's free-of-charge on El Capitan

On the 3. In June, American Alex Honnold climbed the freerider route on El Capitan free solo and wrote a climbing story. Media coverage is virtually exclusive through National Geographic.

A longer video contribution is unfortunately not yet. The following 30 seconds are enough to give you sweaty fingertips.

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Alex Honnold climbs the route freeriders on El Capitan free solo



Credits: Picture Jimmy Chin

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