6 February 2014

Film teaser from the Alex Honnold 600 m solo of El Sendero Luminoso 7b+ (c)

Alex Honnold soloed, three weeks ago, the 15 pitches El Sendero Luminoso in Potrero Chico giving it a personal grade of 7b+. On his 8a scorecard he comments the ascent: "Solo! In dos horas. And then another hour to get to the top of El Toro. Amazing experience!". Reel Rock presents an amazing clip from the crux. The full film will be released on The North Face's YouTube channel in the upcoming weeks.
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Alex Honnold sat a new standard in climbing by free solo the 30 pitches Freerider 7c (+) in Yosemite last year. In his scorecard, including 949 ascents, he commented, "Solo! 3:56 on route. The end of an epic life dream. Such an experience. Logged it as a boulder problem - thanks 8a!" The National G…

Alex Honnold has been an 8a member since 2003 with 749 ascents recorded and here is his comment for El Sendero Luminoso, also giving it a personal grade. "Solo! In dos horas. And then another hour to get to the top of El Toro. Amazing experience!"