1 00:00:17,840 --> 00:00:22,639 We are located in Taipei, Taiwan beautiful for a reason. That man. 2 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:25,999 Alex Honnold is considered solo free climber 3 00:00:26,040 --> 00:00:27,719 greatest in history and today, 4 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:31,279 he will do something that no one has ever done. 5 00:00:31,320 --> 00:00:33,479 That is climbing to an altitude of nearly 518 meters 6 00:00:33,480 --> 00:00:37,999 of one of the tallest buildings world without using wires at all. 7 00:00:38,680 --> 00:00:42,239 I know, yesterday unfavorable weather, 8 00:00:42,280 --> 00:00:47,199 But today conditions have allowed it. Welcome to Conquering Super Buildings. 9 00:00:51,200 --> 00:00:52,279 A wonderful building. 10 00:00:56,840 --> 00:01:00,119 My lifelong dream is Climb a skyscraper. 11 00:01:05,520 --> 00:01:08,039 There's nothing more impressive than Taipei 101. 12 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:15,319 For more than a decade, 13 00:01:15,320 --> 00:01:17,439 Alex Honnold had a dream, 14 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:20,319 which is a free climb up one of the the tallest buildings on Earth. 15 00:01:20,360 --> 00:01:23,399 A safe ropeless climb, no protective net, 16 00:01:23,440 --> 00:01:25,719 straight to the top of Taipei 101. 17 00:01:25,760 --> 00:01:26,719 And today, 18 00:01:26,760 --> 00:01:30,159 we will see he tested every centimeter directly, 19 00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:34,279 bringing him closer to the moment which he pursued all his life. 20 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:41,039 I think since I was little, I've always wanted to climb. 21 00:01:43,640 --> 00:01:47,159 During adulthood, I'm a bit timid. I'm a bit lonely. 22 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:51,959 I started climbing when I was about ten years old. 23 00:01:53,360 --> 00:01:55,599 If you just want to climb mountains but have no friends, 24 00:01:55,640 --> 00:01:58,759 You will think: "Ah, solo free climbing is for me". 25 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,359 I have free climbed thousands of cliffs. 26 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:10,119 I have climbed in the Arctic, jungles and deserts. 27 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:14,679 But I have never climbed a tall building. 28 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:18,719 I think it can be said that This is my lifelong dream. 29 00:02:19,840 --> 00:02:23,559 When seeing Taipei 101, I thought: "What a wonderful building". 30 00:02:24,960 --> 00:02:28,079 I always wanted to climb The most amazing thing I've seen. 31 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:35,199 If Alex climbs Taipei 101 alone, I look forward to seeing you fulfill your dream. 32 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:37,919 I always look at skyscrapers 33 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:40,199 and think about how it feels to climb them. 34 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:42,519 I feel extremely lucky 35 00:02:42,560 --> 00:02:44,079 when there is a chance to climb 36 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:46,639 one of the buildings The most amazing in the world. 37 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:52,279 Look at the crowd gathered here in Taipei, 38 00:02:52,320 --> 00:02:55,519 millions of people around the world and thousands of people here. 39 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:58,679 While we were saying hello, Dream deferred is not giving up. 40 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:01,519 From the foot of Taipei 101 tower, I'm Elle Duncan, 41 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:04,639 Along with the guys we'll call Team Alex today. 42 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:08,999 We have WWE superstar Seth "Freakin" Rollins here. 43 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:14,119 A climbing expert, also Alex's best friend, 44 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:16,359 Emily Harrington is here. 45 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:20,359 We still have it a few members of the team 46 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:22,279 which we will update in a few minutes 47 00:03:22,320 --> 00:03:25,319 because we are very busy. Most of us are hearing about Alex for the first time 48 00:03:25,320 --> 00:03:28,519 when he conquered alone El Capitan peak in Yosemite. 49 00:03:28,520 --> 00:03:29,559 This is marked 50 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:32,039 in documentary Oscar winner Free Solo. 51 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:35,319 Now, traveling alone Climb this particular skyscraper 52 00:03:35,360 --> 00:03:38,279 took him halfway around the world to get to Taipei, Taiwan, 53 00:03:38,320 --> 00:03:42,479 A modern city is defined by a huge, towering structure, 54 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:44,319 Taipei 101 building. 55 00:03:44,360 --> 00:03:47,839 In just a few minutes, Alex will begin his journey of conquest. 56 00:03:47,840 --> 00:03:51,439 You can see Alex, now on air, he's comfortable in the van. 57 00:03:51,480 --> 00:03:54,839 If you've seen Free Solo, you know he lived in a van for ten years. 58 00:03:54,880 --> 00:03:59,359 He lives with his beautiful wife Sanni, and I asked Sanni, just a few minutes ago, 59 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:02,279 "What did you say to Alex before the target? conquer this tower?" 60 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:05,279 “You need it,” she said protect mental space". 61 00:04:05,320 --> 00:04:06,679 You have to stay neutral, right? 62 00:04:06,720 --> 00:04:09,679 If you feel discouraged, are you sure? Are you feeling okay? 63 00:04:09,720 --> 00:04:12,879 If you get too excited, You can sow some doubt. 64 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:14,519 That's not what he wanted either. 65 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:16,239 Don't get too excited. 66 00:04:16,240 --> 00:04:18,639 She said, you just need to calm down. 67 00:04:18,680 --> 00:04:20,239 Am I allowed to be excited? 68 00:04:20,280 --> 00:04:21,359 - Okay. - Really? 69 00:04:21,400 --> 00:04:23,319 - I'm excited. - You keep making noise. 70 00:04:23,360 --> 00:04:26,319 I was rowdy before going on air. This is amazing. 71 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:30,039 As Alex said, the building is amazing. We're broadcasting globally. 72 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:31,239 - I'm very excited. - Ugh. 73 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:34,159 She has never seen her band Solo free climbing. 74 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:35,919 What's up? Check on Emily. 75 00:04:35,960 --> 00:04:38,319 - My mood is a bit chaotic. - Yes. 76 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:41,439 - I think I'm a little worried too. - Yes. 77 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:42,719 - But I'm excited. - Yes. 78 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:44,519 Can I understand why she's worried? 79 00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:48,439 This is brief information about the monster called Taipei 101. 80 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:53,959 Taipei 101 is one of the tallest buildings in the world. 81 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,999 It's not huge. 82 00:04:56,040 --> 00:04:59,799 Alex's three-phase journey will encounter many difficulties. 83 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:02,199 First are the flat panels. 84 00:05:02,840 --> 00:05:06,759 113 meters of steel and tilted glass combination. 85 00:05:07,960 --> 00:05:12,879 Next are eight towering bamboo segments stacked 86 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:17,759 like bamboo stalks, Each segment has a roof that erodes strength. 87 00:05:17,800 --> 00:05:21,399 274 meters of vertical climbing. 88 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:27,839 The final and most dangerous stage of the entire journey is the tower part. 89 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:33,279 At the roof sections, Arm strength will be the deciding factor, 90 00:05:33,320 --> 00:05:36,359 circles have very limited grip points, 91 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:40,599 and the steepness of the tower makes me dizzy. 92 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:43,239 This is the most dangerous part. 93 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:48,359 Can Alex climb to the top? when exhausted both physically and mentally? 94 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,079 A small steel ball. 95 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:54,999 Can he overcome this challenge? 96 00:05:57,320 --> 00:05:59,239 Thorns are emerging right now. 97 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:02,279 Seth, you're representing for the world at this time. 98 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:05,159 He is like a commoner. He was a bit confused. 99 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:07,399 You care too much someone you don't know. 100 00:06:07,440 --> 00:06:08,319 How do you feel? 101 00:06:08,360 --> 00:06:10,519 when witnessed directly Who do you admire? 102 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:13,879 You're right. I am a commoner and ordinary people are worried. 103 00:06:13,920 --> 00:06:18,079 He's scared. He's excited. Thorns emerge. 104 00:06:18,120 --> 00:06:20,159 I want to hit it My arms are like Rockman. 105 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:23,599 I'm feeling it, but mostly excited. 106 00:06:23,640 --> 00:06:25,719 Everyone has been looking forward to this week. 107 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:28,559 The city is ready. We're ready to see him start. 108 00:06:28,600 --> 00:06:31,919 Yeah, I think everyone feels it Alex is controlling everything, right? 109 00:06:31,960 --> 00:06:33,079 He is ready and confident 110 00:06:33,120 --> 00:06:35,839 but some external factors is affecting the situation. 111 00:06:35,880 --> 00:06:38,639 I would like to introduce The next member, Mark Rober, 112 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:37,199 'Wood 113 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:39,559 INDO 114 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:42,879 Former NASA engineer, YouTuber and experts explain everything. 115 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,839 Hey, Mark, what are you watching? 116 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:47,999 Thanks, Elle. Yes, I'm at the south entrance 117 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:49,959 of this building, which we monitor 118 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:52,239 several different weather conditions 119 00:06:52,280 --> 00:06:55,359 to ensure safety for Alex's climb today. 120 00:06:55,360 --> 00:06:57,279 First, of course, is the rain. 121 00:06:57,320 --> 00:07:00,479 As everyone knows, We had to postpone it once 122 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,959 because of the weather. You can see the weather radar right here. 123 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:05,199 There is a band of clouds causing heavy rain on the right side. 124 00:07:05,240 --> 00:07:09,679 The weather in Taipei is currently dry But we're in a microclimate. 125 00:07:09,720 --> 00:07:12,879 The situation can change at any time so we're watching. 126 00:07:12,920 --> 00:07:17,199 Second is the wind. I have a plan here. 127 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:21,479 The machine is measuring approx 6.4 to 8 km/h here on the ground. 128 00:07:21,520 --> 00:07:26,319 But as you can imagine, The higher you go, the worse the wind gets. 129 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:29,799 At some point, if the wind is too strong, If the threshold is exceeded, 130 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:32,159 we have to stop Because it's not safe for Alex. 131 00:07:32,200 --> 00:07:35,999 Finally, believe it or not, We are monitoring earthquakes. 132 00:07:35,680 --> 00:07:43,680 TAIP 133 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:38,039 Taipei is located on the ring of fire. 134 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:42,239 Seismic activity is active here. In fact, just this week, 135 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:45,119 we felt three seismic events had magnitudes above 4.0. 136 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:46,359 During the past month, 137 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:48,879 There have been more than a dozen earthquakes reach that level. 138 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:52,919 With all that information, when I worked at NASA 139 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:54,679 and at the time of rocket launch, 140 00:07:54,720 --> 00:07:57,559 A definitive decision must be made. 141 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:00,959 As for rain, wind and earthquakes, 142 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:02,159 The situation is quite good. 143 00:08:02,200 --> 00:08:05,399 So now everything just depends on Alex himself. 144 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:09,439 Alex has never climbed the Freedom Tower alone in front of thousands of people, 145 00:08:09,480 --> 00:08:13,119 let alone millions of people watching online on Netflix. 146 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:18,599 Therefore, as long as he feels confident, Elle, we can climb the tower. Please continue. 147 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:22,239 Well, it seems we are Ready to climb the tower again, relax, 148 00:08:22,280 --> 00:08:24,039 Please relax, baby? 149 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:25,919 As Alex often says. He talks 150 00:08:25,920 --> 00:08:28,439 with Sanni and we are also preparing 151 00:08:27,440 --> 00:08:28,079 北120 152 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:30,119 say goodbye to Sanni. 153 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:33,879 She said that climbing the tower in the beginning is always the most difficult part, right? 154 00:08:31,320 --> 00:08:32,079 10f 155 00:08:33,920 --> 00:08:36,639 Because she doesn't know How will everything turn out? 156 00:08:36,680 --> 00:08:38,239 She doesn't see the rhythm yet. 157 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:41,119 There he is, he's ready, 158 00:08:41,159 --> 00:08:42,639 he is about to depart. 159 00:08:43,360 --> 00:08:46,239 Alex said the ritual before climbing the tower Not really a ritual, right? 160 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:47,719 The image will stretch a bit, 161 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:52,519 no exciting music, no fanfare, No grand speeches. 162 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:55,039 He feels ready, Organize everything in your head. 163 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:57,639 - That's really... - I understand that. 164 00:08:57,680 --> 00:08:58,839 No, as opposed to wrestling. 165 00:08:58,880 --> 00:09:00,839 Not exactly the opposite. 166 00:09:01,520 --> 00:09:04,879 Have one last hug, he is starting. 167 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:06,399 It's not exactly the opposite, 168 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:08,479 But it's true that you have to concentrate, must be ready. 169 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:10,879 He made an effort for this, the moment has come. 170 00:09:10,920 --> 00:09:13,959 There are only a few seconds left he will wear shoes 171 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:16,479 and take the first steps up the skyscraper. 172 00:09:16,520 --> 00:09:20,279 You're ready, you're focused, your preparations are complete. 173 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:22,039 You talk about concentration, it sounds interesting. 174 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:24,159 I stood there as Alex walked out of the building 175 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:25,599 and saw thousands of people. 176 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:27,759 And he said, "Oh my." 177 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:31,079 Today is a bit different for him, isn't it? 178 00:09:31,120 --> 00:09:33,519 Solo tower climbing is often a very lonely sport. 179 00:09:33,520 --> 00:09:35,759 And he will do it in front of thousands of people 180 00:09:35,800 --> 00:09:37,319 when maximum concentration is needed. 181 00:09:38,200 --> 00:09:40,959 Absolutely right. This is a very lonely thing. 182 00:09:40,960 --> 00:09:43,199 He's definitely not used to this. 183 00:09:43,240 --> 00:09:46,279 There is currently a helicopter flying overhead. 184 00:09:46,320 --> 00:09:47,399 The atmosphere is quite noisy. 185 00:09:47,440 --> 00:09:50,479 But I think Alex knows how master your mind, 186 00:09:50,520 --> 00:09:53,559 he would concentrate very deeply 187 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:55,279 and do what he understands. 188 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:57,079 Alex prepares for the first steps, 189 00:09:57,120 --> 00:09:59,559 We see him wearing a toilet bag, shoes, 190 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:01,639 and it's a designer shoe 191 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:03,959 to help him move between different types of rocks. 192 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,439 This time it's glass and steel, 193 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,919 but that's all I have, 194 00:10:07,960 --> 00:10:10,839 maybe a pair of headphones, maybe he'll hear something. 195 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:13,039 - Is he listening to music? - He likes to listen 196 00:10:13,080 --> 00:10:15,279 - my heavy metal music? - Yes, Tool. 197 00:10:15,320 --> 00:10:18,799 - He must have chosen Tool. - Cheers Maynard. 198 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:20,999 Correct. He also wore a microphone. 199 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:24,719 Not only can we heard him all the way up the tower, 200 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:27,439 which hopefully as he climbed, 201 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:29,239 We'll have a chance to talk to Alex. 202 00:10:29,240 --> 00:10:32,279 Would you like to hear Alex talk? when he reached the top? 203 00:10:32,280 --> 00:10:34,759 Okay, that's great. 204 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,919 There he is, Emily. 205 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:39,039 He was looking up. What are you thinking? 206 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:42,119 He is processing information and making plans. 207 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:45,159 He knew exactly what he wanted to do and completely ready. 208 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:47,359 - What is he thinking in his mind? - That's right. 209 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:48,559 He imagines. 210 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:50,119 He knows what he will do 211 00:10:50,160 --> 00:10:51,839 and maybe you're following the steps 212 00:10:51,880 --> 00:10:54,599 to prepare to climb, what he did 213 00:10:54,640 --> 00:10:56,359 thousands of times already. 214 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:58,079 I think even though this tower is new, 215 00:10:58,120 --> 00:11:00,039 but what you're doing is very familiar, 216 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:03,079 and so he just step into that space. 217 00:11:03,120 --> 00:11:06,279 There are many distractions. You're right, this is different. 218 00:11:06,280 --> 00:11:08,959 This is one of the challenges biggest in his life. 219 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:11,919 And the streets are really packed 220 00:11:11,960 --> 00:11:14,599 with crowds of people ready to witness the event. 221 00:11:14,640 --> 00:11:16,799 But the most important thing remains the same. 222 00:11:16,840 --> 00:11:20,439 The most important thing for Alex is to depart from the base of this tower, 223 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:22,479 Climb to the top safely 224 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:24,999 without supporting tools. 225 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:27,999 And before you ask questions, because you're probably doing it at home, 226 00:11:28,040 --> 00:11:30,119 No strings, no umbrella, no laziness. 227 00:11:30,160 --> 00:11:32,559 This is a success or failure challenge. 228 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:34,599 And it's about to start now. 229 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:44,879 - Courageous start with confidence. - Already. 230 00:11:57,600 --> 00:12:00,199 - See you again. - Good luck. Enjoy. 231 00:12:29,840 --> 00:12:31,199 All right, team. 232 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:43,999 From our understanding, the first thing he did 233 00:12:44,040 --> 00:12:47,559 is one of the hardest parts, that is climbing the building. 234 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,999 Hopefully someone has started a timer for me. 235 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:53,919 This is amazing. 236 00:12:54,680 --> 00:12:57,399 I... I'm like... I don't know what to say. 237 00:12:57,440 --> 00:12:58,959 There are so many... I just... 238 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:04,839 I don't know what to expect when I come here but my heart is beating wildly. 239 00:13:04,880 --> 00:13:07,879 The way he's trying Calm down at this time 240 00:13:07,920 --> 00:13:11,479 and stay focused while everyone watches, Start climbing the building. 241 00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:13,479 Just like that... I can listen through the microphone, 242 00:13:13,520 --> 00:13:16,519 you can hear the sound of clashing on steel, 243 00:13:16,560 --> 00:13:19,079 And that makes me a little nervous, Elle. 244 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:21,599 We see Sanni looking from the corner. 245 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:29,239 Alex told me that he will use the first tower climbing phase 246 00:13:29,280 --> 00:13:30,759 to warm up the body. 247 00:13:30,800 --> 00:13:33,519 But remember, he was in the danger zone. 248 00:13:33,560 --> 00:13:34,999 He said it, right? 249 00:13:35,040 --> 00:13:37,039 If you fall 30 or 300 meters, 250 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:40,199 the results are the same when you climb the freedom tower alone. 251 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:44,319 So he can't Make mistakes from the beginning to survive. 252 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:03,799 He's a bit of a performer, isn't he? 253 00:14:03,840 --> 00:14:05,319 He plays with me too much. 254 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:06,679 I have to admit, 255 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:10,199 I'm a little less worried when I see that smile. 256 00:14:10,240 --> 00:14:11,799 So he's having fun. 257 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:19,439 The crowd stands in front of the stage here 258 00:14:19,440 --> 00:14:22,639 are witnessing him appeared from between the trees. 259 00:14:22,680 --> 00:14:24,799 They are reacting to watching him 260 00:14:26,040 --> 00:14:30,239 as he continued to perform The historic tower climb to Taipei 101. 261 00:14:42,960 --> 00:14:44,839 Emily, last night I asked, 262 00:14:44,880 --> 00:14:48,399 "How did you know immediately? Will one climb succeed?" 263 00:14:48,440 --> 00:14:53,159 We've seen him give up during an attempt to climb El Capitan 264 00:14:53,200 --> 00:14:54,559 in the documentary Free Solo. 265 00:14:54,600 --> 00:14:56,239 "It's just a feeling," he said. 266 00:14:56,240 --> 00:14:57,159 "I keep climbing, 267 00:14:57,200 --> 00:14:59,999 and I knew immediately Will that climb be easy?" 268 00:15:00,040 --> 00:15:08,040 I think Alex is quite good at making quick decisions 269 00:15:03,567 --> 00:15:04,806 and trust intuition. 270 00:15:04,807 --> 00:15:09,086 He has a lot of experience with that than anyone else. 271 00:15:09,127 --> 00:15:10,206 Yeah, so he... 272 00:15:13,607 --> 00:15:15,526 - Oh, wait. - There's someone inside. 273 00:15:15,567 --> 00:15:16,886 - Are they in the building? - Ouch! 274 00:15:16,927 --> 00:15:20,326 Can someone play music for me? Or are we relaxing? 275 00:15:21,367 --> 00:15:23,646 He is asking to play music in his ears. 276 00:15:23,687 --> 00:15:25,366 He wants the Tool group, Emily. 277 00:15:25,407 --> 00:15:27,566 He wanted to explode. I like it. 278 00:15:28,327 --> 00:15:31,366 They're in the building, film him from inside. 279 00:15:31,367 --> 00:15:33,806 I can't... This is amazing. 280 00:15:34,047 --> 00:15:36,286 He climbed so high. 281 00:15:36,327 --> 00:15:39,126 You can see him, you can see... 282 00:15:39,167 --> 00:15:42,926 The color of his shirt is red stands out clearly from the sky and buildings, 283 00:15:42,967 --> 00:15:45,286 and you can see he's very high up. 284 00:15:45,327 --> 00:15:47,286 He was approaching the first Ryui. 285 00:15:47,327 --> 00:15:52,166 That's right. Ruyi is the first major obstacle he faces now. 286 00:15:52,207 --> 00:15:54,366 In Chinese, Ryui means "as desired". 287 00:15:54,407 --> 00:15:58,126 This cloud-shaped symbol symbolizes luck in Taiwanese culture. 288 00:15:58,167 --> 00:15:59,446 There are two. 289 00:15:59,487 --> 00:16:01,606 And each one is about 4.9 meters high. 290 00:16:01,647 --> 00:16:04,566 Alex told me: "Ruyi is not a stone", right? 291 00:16:04,607 --> 00:16:06,166 "It's artificial." 292 00:16:06,167 --> 00:16:08,606 Common instinct Yours does not apply here. 293 00:16:08,647 --> 00:16:10,566 Let's see how he manages. 294 00:16:24,167 --> 00:16:25,366 Oh my God. 295 00:16:50,207 --> 00:16:52,846 This is the perfect time when that scene was just filmed. 296 00:16:52,847 --> 00:16:54,966 That's Alex's friend, Brett Lowell. 297 00:16:55,647 --> 00:16:59,286 We have a camera system and the most senior camera crew. 298 00:16:59,287 --> 00:17:02,046 You see him there. He'll be hanging in the air the whole time... 299 00:17:02,087 --> 00:17:04,726 Brett was left hanging all the way up the tower. 300 00:17:04,727 --> 00:17:09,326 Alex, Emily is surrounded by friends, climbers during this time. 301 00:17:09,967 --> 00:17:13,006 There he is. 302 00:17:14,447 --> 00:17:15,926 Enjoy the scenery. 303 00:17:20,567 --> 00:17:23,806 Alex is enjoying the view right now at the first rui. 304 00:17:23,807 --> 00:17:25,686 But there's still one more. 305 00:17:26,447 --> 00:17:28,686 Emily, you said if he performs and waves, 306 00:17:28,727 --> 00:17:30,366 he's feeling good. 307 00:17:30,407 --> 00:17:32,326 Yes, Alex is in good form at the moment. 308 00:17:32,367 --> 00:17:34,806 He enjoys the moment And we... 309 00:17:34,847 --> 00:17:37,206 I'm still a little nervous, But I'm slowly settling down. 310 00:17:37,247 --> 00:17:40,886 Ugh, I'm so stressed when I saw him climbing that ryui. 311 00:17:40,927 --> 00:17:42,646 Swing your legs up there. 312 00:17:42,687 --> 00:17:45,766 - Guys, this is not normal. - Sure. 313 00:18:03,607 --> 00:18:05,286 - Oh my God. - God. 314 00:18:05,327 --> 00:18:06,646 He continued. 315 00:18:07,847 --> 00:18:10,606 You said Alex was in good shape, he is extremely excited, 316 00:18:10,647 --> 00:18:12,286 he's on his playground, 317 00:18:12,327 --> 00:18:16,566 but we can't underestimate the danger. 318 00:18:16,607 --> 00:18:20,766 There's no safety net, folks. Yes... He wasn't wearing an umbrella. 319 00:18:21,927 --> 00:18:27,006 That's right. This is extremely dangerous. This made me very nervous to watch. 320 00:18:27,007 --> 00:18:31,446 Free climbing is not a pleasant thing to watch. 321 00:18:32,687 --> 00:18:36,726 Yes, obviously the consequences are also huge. 322 00:18:36,767 --> 00:18:40,326 Feeling so insecure. When I see someone so high up, 323 00:18:40,367 --> 00:18:44,246 we will see a feeling very human, very instinctive. 324 00:18:45,407 --> 00:18:46,406 Hey, I... 325 00:18:46,447 --> 00:18:48,726 Do you see who's inside, Brett? 326 00:18:48,767 --> 00:18:50,806 The people in the window... 327 00:18:50,847 --> 00:18:53,526 people in the window is making me very worried. 328 00:18:53,567 --> 00:18:55,406 - That's right. - The scene was crazy. 329 00:18:55,447 --> 00:18:58,726 It's scary for me. I can't... 330 00:18:58,767 --> 00:19:02,326 Is he distracted, Emily? Can we ignore it? 331 00:19:02,367 --> 00:19:04,806 Does that look like a bird flying over a mountainside? 332 00:19:04,847 --> 00:19:05,926 How does it feel? 333 00:19:05,967 --> 00:19:08,126 I don't think This distracted him. 334 00:19:08,167 --> 00:19:11,446 I think Alex imagined it every situation in mind 335 00:19:11,487 --> 00:19:15,366 and visualize accurately what... what would this be like, 336 00:19:15,407 --> 00:19:19,126 What will it feel like? Of course, he doesn't know exactly, 337 00:19:19,167 --> 00:19:22,126 But I have a feeling that he is completely 338 00:19:22,127 --> 00:19:24,566 Catch the right rhythm and control every situation. 339 00:19:25,487 --> 00:19:27,566 You see everyone taking pictures through the window. 340 00:19:27,567 --> 00:19:30,366 That would be a great photo to post on social networks. 341 00:19:30,407 --> 00:19:32,686 - Can you help us? - That's right. 342 00:19:34,127 --> 00:19:37,326 The whole world is watching. We are experiencing it together. 343 00:19:37,367 --> 00:19:40,126 The crowd is experiencing it with Alex. 344 00:19:40,167 --> 00:19:44,326 Again, Taipei 101 is a public building, that is, it is open. 345 00:19:44,367 --> 00:19:46,486 Everyone is in the office. 346 00:19:46,487 --> 00:19:47,686 They are doing the job 347 00:19:47,727 --> 00:19:50,086 then saw a man climbing through the window. 348 00:19:50,087 --> 00:19:52,326 Everyday stories in the district. 349 00:19:52,327 --> 00:19:55,006 This isn't normal, Elle. 350 00:19:55,047 --> 00:19:58,126 The higher he climbed, I panicked even more. 351 00:19:58,167 --> 00:20:01,006 I think... I'm thinking maybe the opposite. 352 00:20:01,047 --> 00:20:03,246 I think I can will feel more comfortable, 353 00:20:03,287 --> 00:20:05,006 But I turned around and saw him. 354 00:20:05,007 --> 00:20:08,326 He can't climb yet one-third of the building and... 355 00:20:09,207 --> 00:20:12,006 Real danger is weighing heavily on me right now. 356 00:20:12,047 --> 00:20:14,286 He's still on the thing which we call a flat plate. 357 00:20:14,327 --> 00:20:18,726 In about 10 to 15 meters, he will face 358 00:20:18,767 --> 00:20:20,646 His second and final Ryui. 359 00:20:20,687 --> 00:20:23,006 But then he still had eight bamboo segments left. 360 00:20:23,047 --> 00:20:24,326 He still has dragons. 361 00:20:24,367 --> 00:20:27,006 The journey to climb the tower becomes more and more difficult 362 00:20:27,047 --> 00:20:30,726 and ends at the top of a tower that erodes strength, 363 00:20:30,767 --> 00:20:33,606 where you will be completely exhausted. 364 00:20:33,647 --> 00:20:37,566 We'll talk about all of that if he keeps climbing. 365 00:20:37,607 --> 00:20:39,206 Well, that's important to remember 366 00:20:39,247 --> 00:20:42,126 the lower part actually is the easiest part of the building, 367 00:20:42,167 --> 00:20:43,566 TIME :32 so he really... 368 00:20:43,607 --> 00:20:46,606 He looks like he's floating, seems to move very well, 369 00:20:46,647 --> 00:20:50,006 but this is like the starting part of the building. 370 00:20:50,047 --> 00:20:52,006 The... hardest part is above. 371 00:20:52,047 --> 00:20:54,886 YOU CAN SEE THE BAMBOO KNEES ARE PROJECTING Slightly. 372 00:20:54,927 --> 00:20:57,646 That will give you another bait. 373 00:20:57,687 --> 00:20:59,646 He will have to move very well, 374 00:20:59,687 --> 00:21:02,326 Very effective, and... 375 00:21:03,167 --> 00:21:05,766 That's right, the challenge definitely not over yet. 376 00:21:05,807 --> 00:21:07,846 I like... I like the warm-up. 377 00:21:07,887 --> 00:21:12,246 I also warm up, but the warm up part mine cannot kill me. 378 00:21:12,287 --> 00:21:14,206 Yes, he is there. 379 00:21:14,247 --> 00:21:19,046 I mean... it... you can... I was really shocked by his image 380 00:21:19,047 --> 00:21:21,526 as we sit here looking up at him. 381 00:21:21,567 --> 00:21:24,326 I was so shocked by that image, it's truly spine-tingling. 382 00:21:24,367 --> 00:21:26,166 The red shirt really causes goosebumps. 383 00:21:26,207 --> 00:21:27,566 Typical red shirt. 384 00:21:28,367 --> 00:21:30,886 But when he approached the second and final ryui, 385 00:21:30,887 --> 00:21:32,766 You witnessed him in the first one. 386 00:21:32,807 --> 00:21:36,646 Emily, why is this decorative rui such a challenge? 387 00:21:36,687 --> 00:21:41,206 Well, it disrupts the rhythm of movement, like repetitive movements 388 00:21:41,247 --> 00:21:44,126 which he performed on flat panels. He had to stop. 389 00:21:44,167 --> 00:21:45,886 Look at that scene. 390 00:21:45,927 --> 00:21:46,886 It protrudes from the corner. 391 00:21:46,927 --> 00:21:49,406 That's right. Like that you can see it protruding from the corner, 392 00:21:49,407 --> 00:21:51,846 and he had to climb on top of it. 393 00:21:51,887 --> 00:21:54,206 Therefore, he had to lean over, lean on your arm. 394 00:21:54,247 --> 00:21:55,046 God. 395 00:21:55,607 --> 00:21:56,446 Swing your legs up. 396 00:21:56,487 --> 00:21:58,166 Just put your other hand on that one. 397 00:21:58,207 --> 00:21:59,926 Put your other hand... Why... 398 00:21:59,967 --> 00:22:02,086 There's only one arm in there. 399 00:22:02,647 --> 00:22:04,046 He is shaking his hands. 400 00:22:04,087 --> 00:22:06,326 He's resting a bit, Apply powder to your hands. 401 00:22:06,327 --> 00:22:07,926 It will absorb sweat. 402 00:22:09,687 --> 00:22:11,286 He... he kept climbing. 403 00:22:11,327 --> 00:22:13,846 Wow! That's right, just keep climbing. 404 00:22:15,687 --> 00:22:17,166 If you're just starting to watch, 405 00:22:17,167 --> 00:22:20,206 then you are watching Conquering Super Buildings, Alex Honnold... 406 00:22:21,407 --> 00:22:22,766 It's hard to deny that 407 00:22:22,807 --> 00:22:24,846 he is the greatest free tower climber 408 00:22:24,847 --> 00:22:28,646 when trying to do something no one has ever done before. 409 00:22:29,167 --> 00:22:33,646 518 meters, ropeless, climb to Taipei 101. 410 00:22:59,247 --> 00:23:01,446 Oh, okay. 411 00:23:06,087 --> 00:23:09,806 Really... Really... Glad it didn't ruin... 412 00:23:09,847 --> 00:23:12,686 - This. Are not. What are you saying? - His chances of climbing up. 413 00:23:12,727 --> 00:23:15,646 I'm sorry. You know what? This seems like the right time to 414 00:23:15,687 --> 00:23:16,966 ask about feelings. 415 00:23:17,007 --> 00:23:21,486 Let's go back to Mark Rober, he was standing next to Sanni, Alex's wife. 416 00:23:21,527 --> 00:23:26,206 Yes, Sanni, I think it's good when I saw Alex starting here. 417 00:23:26,247 --> 00:23:28,926 She probably understands him better anyone on this planet. 418 00:23:28,967 --> 00:23:31,126 What do you think he's thinking? 419 00:23:31,167 --> 00:23:33,446 Well, I think he is must be very excited. 420 00:23:33,487 --> 00:23:36,846 Conditions were excellent, The energy here is positive, 421 00:23:36,887 --> 00:23:38,926 and he's doing what he loves. 422 00:23:38,967 --> 00:23:42,246 In my opinion, she is the second bravest person 423 00:23:42,287 --> 00:23:43,726 in Taiwan currently. 424 00:23:43,767 --> 00:23:48,126 How... How did you... I know Normally she didn't watch Alex free climb. 425 00:23:48,167 --> 00:23:50,326 - What do you think? - I'm fine. 426 00:23:50,367 --> 00:23:52,406 I'm very comfortable. 427 00:23:52,447 --> 00:23:57,166 No, I'm just trying to stay calm and live fully in this moment. 428 00:23:57,167 --> 00:24:01,286 Alright. Sanni is feeling fine. The crowd also felt good. 429 00:24:01,327 --> 00:24:03,806 I feel nauseous. Elle, please. 430 00:24:04,647 --> 00:24:05,686 100%. 431 00:24:05,727 --> 00:24:07,326 I don't know how she does it. 432 00:24:07,367 --> 00:24:09,886 I think most of the world has seen Free Solo 433 00:24:09,927 --> 00:24:12,046 and they feel nauseous. They know he's successful. 434 00:24:12,087 --> 00:24:15,526 Yet the feeling is still there causes stress and anxiety. 435 00:24:15,567 --> 00:24:18,886 But look at Sanni and her influence. 436 00:24:18,927 --> 00:24:21,286 Everyone said that There is a period before and after 437 00:24:21,327 --> 00:24:23,806 Alex knows Sanni. What has changed? 438 00:24:23,847 --> 00:24:25,806 I think in any relationship, 439 00:24:25,847 --> 00:24:27,366 what you are looking for is 440 00:24:27,407 --> 00:24:29,566 one can make you reach your potential. 441 00:24:29,607 --> 00:24:32,206 And I think in case by Sanni and Alex, 442 00:24:32,247 --> 00:24:34,286 that's... that's definitely what happened. 443 00:24:34,327 --> 00:24:38,126 Alex became a little more sympathetic, actually much more 444 00:24:38,167 --> 00:24:39,606 compared to before. 445 00:24:39,647 --> 00:24:41,126 As a professional athlete, 446 00:24:41,167 --> 00:24:45,446 you just focus on your work for a long time and then... 447 00:24:45,487 --> 00:24:48,486 Yeah, when you have a partner, things will change a little bit, 448 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:52,286 and she always delivers positivity in Alex's life. 449 00:24:52,327 --> 00:24:54,206 Alex says he thinks Sanni must be 450 00:24:54,247 --> 00:24:55,966 wanted him to take less risks and in the end, 451 00:24:56,007 --> 00:24:57,646 I'm standing next to this building again, 452 00:24:57,687 --> 00:25:00,486 and he just finished flat plate part, first two ribs, 453 00:25:00,527 --> 00:25:03,286 But he was about to face something 454 00:25:03,327 --> 00:25:05,006 promises to be a tough obstacle. 455 00:25:05,007 --> 00:25:06,606 Please introduce the dragon statue. 456 00:25:08,527 --> 00:25:10,206 Like the temples of Taiwan, 457 00:25:10,207 --> 00:25:13,166 Taipei 101 is guarded by dragons. 458 00:25:14,607 --> 00:25:17,086 Perched on the corner of each bamboo joint, 459 00:25:17,127 --> 00:25:19,886 they create a formidable challenge. 460 00:25:20,927 --> 00:25:22,526 Nearly five meters high, 461 00:25:22,567 --> 00:25:28,246 These steel details are iconic Protect Taipei 101 from evil spirits. 462 00:25:29,487 --> 00:25:33,526 To climb ten dragons stretched out with the deep street below, 463 00:25:33,567 --> 00:25:36,366 Alex has absolutely no support. 464 00:25:38,247 --> 00:25:41,406 Ten dragons, ten big problems for Alex. 465 00:25:44,647 --> 00:25:45,886 Here it is, 466 00:25:45,927 --> 00:25:49,406 we see obstacles right in front, dragon statue. 467 00:25:50,047 --> 00:25:52,086 Dragon in Taiwanese culture 468 00:25:52,087 --> 00:25:53,686 : means protection. 469 00:25:53,687 --> 00:25:55,606 - The task of protecting the building. - Through the window. 470 00:25:55,647 --> 00:25:56,846 Listen to him. 471 00:25:56,887 --> 00:25:58,086 It's crazy. 472 00:26:12,007 --> 00:26:14,406 Next up is a bunch of oversized kids 473 00:26:14,447 --> 00:26:15,846 standing in the window frame. 474 00:26:25,047 --> 00:26:26,806 I was about to high five him but he didn't respond. 475 00:26:26,847 --> 00:26:27,966 Give me a high five. 476 00:26:29,687 --> 00:26:31,526 The children were busy taking pictures. 477 00:26:31,567 --> 00:26:33,566 Children are always glued to their phones. 478 00:26:37,767 --> 00:26:39,526 I'm glad to hear Alex talk. 479 00:26:39,567 --> 00:26:42,326 Yes, he can now always do our job. 480 00:26:42,367 --> 00:26:43,366 It's so great. 481 00:26:43,367 --> 00:26:46,486 I'll turn left around this dragon because I was told so. 482 00:26:52,807 --> 00:26:55,006 No, actually I'll stick to the right. 483 00:26:55,047 --> 00:26:56,726 I'm just going to climb up... 484 00:26:58,287 --> 00:27:00,926 the part of the wall they had cleared pigeon part. 485 00:27:17,607 --> 00:27:20,606 You are listening to Alex talk about his approach 486 00:27:22,207 --> 00:27:24,006 the first of these dragons. 487 00:28:18,167 --> 00:28:20,766 Oh my God. 488 00:28:38,247 --> 00:28:39,646 How many more are like this? 489 00:28:39,687 --> 00:28:41,446 About ten forks. 490 00:28:41,487 --> 00:28:43,966 - Oh my God. - There are nine more, ten dragons. 491 00:28:46,527 --> 00:28:48,486 Everyone held their breath together. 492 00:28:48,527 --> 00:28:49,926 Beautiful day in Taipei. 493 00:28:50,487 --> 00:28:52,766 - He complimented me. - Can you believe it? 494 00:28:52,767 --> 00:28:55,446 - Can you believe it? - No, even I can't believe it. 495 00:28:55,487 --> 00:28:57,966 This is a nightmare for most people. 496 00:28:58,007 --> 00:29:01,486 Emily, Alex commented that the dragons look amazing, 497 00:29:01,527 --> 00:29:03,766 But at what point are they tricky? 498 00:29:03,807 --> 00:29:05,926 Well, these passages It's quite difficult because of them 499 00:29:05,967 --> 00:29:07,446 A little more difficult to climb. 500 00:29:07,487 --> 00:29:09,966 No more movements monotonous repetition. 501 00:29:10,007 --> 00:29:12,686 It requires creativity. And it must be considered carefully. 502 00:29:12,727 --> 00:29:16,286 You can see he is inching towards the edge of the structure, 503 00:29:16,327 --> 00:29:17,886 and that place is extremely curved. 504 00:29:17,927 --> 00:29:19,686 There is no roughness to grip. 505 00:29:19,727 --> 00:29:22,886 He really must Maximize upper body strength 506 00:29:22,927 --> 00:29:23,926 to get past that point. 507 00:29:23,967 --> 00:29:27,286 And yes, the feeling now More like real rock climbing 508 00:29:27,327 --> 00:29:30,246 versus escalation style 509 00:29:30,287 --> 00:29:32,886 as he climbed in the flat blocks below. 510 00:29:33,607 --> 00:29:37,846 - And now, it will become even more real. - Why do you say that? 511 00:29:37,887 --> 00:29:39,526 Start time There are bamboo-shaped blocks, 512 00:29:39,567 --> 00:29:41,686 so it will be a little steeper. 513 00:29:42,287 --> 00:29:44,646 I saw the burrs he's clinging on. 514 00:29:44,647 --> 00:29:48,966 Look at the way he's gripping that ledge with the thumb and the remaining fingers. 515 00:29:49,007 --> 00:29:53,326 This type of grip by pinching the fingertips Much more precarious than holding on with your whole hand. 516 00:29:53,327 --> 00:29:55,046 The feeling is not very certain. 517 00:29:55,087 --> 00:29:57,926 Can see he was looking at his hands and wiping them. 518 00:29:58,887 --> 00:30:02,166 That's right, and the slope too. This location is extremely empty. 519 00:30:02,207 --> 00:30:04,766 Now I don't use my legs as much as before. 520 00:30:04,767 --> 00:30:07,486 The burrs are here much smaller than the one below. 521 00:30:07,527 --> 00:30:09,886 So everything is here becomes a little more difficult. 522 00:30:09,927 --> 00:30:12,366 It still looks like it Leaning back a bit, right? 523 00:30:12,407 --> 00:30:14,806 Like... he doesn't climb straight up again, 524 00:30:14,847 --> 00:30:16,806 which kind of is lean back a little bit. 525 00:30:16,847 --> 00:30:17,646 Yes, exactly. 526 00:30:17,687 --> 00:30:18,766 So I said recline. 527 00:30:18,807 --> 00:30:22,286 - Yes, it looks really creepy. - Yes, it's more than steep. 528 00:30:22,287 --> 00:30:24,806 Let's update together Alex's current progress again. 529 00:30:24,847 --> 00:30:28,366 If you are new watching the show, Alex Honnold... 530 00:30:28,407 --> 00:30:32,966 continuing the journey to conquer the tower Taipei 101 directly without a protective belt. 531 00:30:33,007 --> 00:30:35,166 Passed the flat wall and the desired pattern. 532 00:30:35,207 --> 00:30:40,006 He had just passed the first dragon head. And now, as Emily said, 533 00:30:40,007 --> 00:30:43,246 are eight segments stacked on top of each other, Each section is more than 30 meters high. 534 00:30:43,287 --> 00:30:45,246 They are called bamboo segments, 535 00:30:45,287 --> 00:30:50,646 Each block is extended outward at an angle of 7 degrees, at an altitude of more than 270 meters. 536 00:30:50,687 --> 00:30:54,686 And of course, if you get past that, The top of the tower is still waiting for you at the top, 537 00:30:54,687 --> 00:30:57,686 and that's the place The climbing became truly fierce. 538 00:31:07,047 --> 00:31:09,326 And we know that Alex once talked about 539 00:31:09,367 --> 00:31:12,006 what he always wanted to freely climb a skyscraper, 540 00:31:12,007 --> 00:31:15,366 but usually, he's good Try your hand at more natural surfaces. 541 00:31:15,407 --> 00:31:19,046 Let's welcome Mark Rober, who will decode it from a scientific perspective for us 542 00:31:19,087 --> 00:31:23,406 and talk more clearly about the difference between a skyscraper and natural cliffs. 543 00:31:23,927 --> 00:31:27,686 Yes, El, I'm here Right at the foot of Taipei 101 tower. 544 00:31:27,687 --> 00:31:29,806 And I think this is a good time to point it out 545 00:31:29,847 --> 00:31:33,006 difference between rock climbing and building climbing. 546 00:31:33,047 --> 00:31:36,886 So, the key factor for any game Climbing a mountain requires friction, right? 547 00:31:36,927 --> 00:31:40,246 Without friction, our hands would slip, fall, and bad things will happen. 548 00:31:40,287 --> 00:31:41,766 And now, luckily for Alex, 549 00:31:41,807 --> 00:31:43,966 it's built in into human physiology. 550 00:31:44,007 --> 00:31:46,966 That is the use of fingerprints. They help create grip. 551 00:31:47,007 --> 00:31:49,366 Additionally, the tender flesh at the fingertips 552 00:31:49,407 --> 00:31:51,846 will sink in nooks and crannies in the rock, 553 00:31:51,847 --> 00:31:53,646 Helps us get good grip. 554 00:31:53,647 --> 00:31:56,846 However, for a building, we are talking about steel 555 00:31:56,847 --> 00:31:58,886 and glasses. I don't have... 556 00:31:58,887 --> 00:32:01,886 Fingers cannot get in No nooks or crannies here. 557 00:32:01,887 --> 00:32:04,766 That means Alex had to hold on a lot tighter 558 00:32:04,807 --> 00:32:08,646 to achieve the same level of friction. So when he climbed up, 559 00:32:08,687 --> 00:32:10,566 that would be the thing he will have to control, 560 00:32:10,607 --> 00:32:12,726 because he would have to hold on much tighter 561 00:32:12,767 --> 00:32:16,326 compared to when he Ordinary outdoor climbing. 562 00:32:17,287 --> 00:32:18,926 Basically, what I learned is this 563 00:32:18,967 --> 00:32:22,046 is a rock that has the ability to cling to itself, right? Steel and glass are not. 564 00:32:22,087 --> 00:32:25,766 Yes, that's exactly it. And this is really a good time 565 00:32:25,807 --> 00:32:28,406 to point out something else I talked to Alex last night. 566 00:32:28,447 --> 00:32:30,926 Question perhaps Many viewers are wondering, 567 00:32:30,967 --> 00:32:33,046 something like: "Why didn't he bring an umbrella? 568 00:32:33,087 --> 00:32:35,086 as a child safety measure? 569 00:32:35,127 --> 00:32:36,766 And he said the problem is 570 00:32:36,807 --> 00:32:39,886 There are too many here protruding and retracting segments. 571 00:32:39,927 --> 00:32:42,726 Also, wind really hard to guess 572 00:32:42,767 --> 00:32:44,086 when near the edge of a building. 573 00:32:44,127 --> 00:32:46,846 So it just works for about 15% of the climb. 574 00:32:46,887 --> 00:32:49,726 And by then, The risks outweigh the benefits it brings. 575 00:32:49,767 --> 00:32:53,846 So instead, he just trust your skills, experience, 576 00:32:53,887 --> 00:32:59,046 and a ton of steel courage. 577 00:32:59,047 --> 00:33:02,286 I like the use of that word. A ton of mental fortitude. 578 00:33:02,327 --> 00:33:06,326 100%. Thank you Mark. Mark Rober will be our correspondent today. 579 00:33:06,367 --> 00:33:07,726 I will coordinate with Sonnie. 580 00:33:07,767 --> 00:33:09,766 He will go up to the observatory. 581 00:33:09,807 --> 00:33:13,766 But Emily, we mentioned these Burning bamboo takes up most of the climb. 582 00:33:13,807 --> 00:33:18,086 There is something unusual on the road that Alex is about to go through? 583 00:33:18,127 --> 00:33:21,686 That's right, bamboo segments is the hardest part of the climb, 584 00:33:21,727 --> 00:33:26,406 and for a real climb it's quite good unusual that most of the distance, 585 00:33:26,407 --> 00:33:29,446 or in other words the central part, is the hardest part. 586 00:33:29,487 --> 00:33:33,046 And this for this building and for Alex that means 587 00:33:33,567 --> 00:33:35,046 This is a test of endurance. 588 00:33:35,087 --> 00:33:36,726 You have to repeat one movement over and over again, 589 00:33:36,767 --> 00:33:38,566 with similar hand positions. 590 00:33:38,607 --> 00:33:42,086 It's quite steep. He will begin to accumulate fatigue. 591 00:33:42,087 --> 00:33:45,326 And yes, he would have to control that throughout the journey. 592 00:33:45,327 --> 00:33:48,646 If you're new to following, welcome live session Conquering super high-rise buildings. 593 00:33:48,687 --> 00:33:52,446 You are following Alex Honnold Free climbing Taipei 101 tower. 594 00:33:52,487 --> 00:33:54,166 No ropes and no harnesses. 595 00:33:54,167 --> 00:33:58,126 Once again, this climb is getting bigger getting more difficult by the minute. 596 00:33:58,167 --> 00:34:00,086 And in case you're wondering... 597 00:34:00,127 --> 00:34:00,966 Exactly. 598 00:34:01,007 --> 00:34:04,406 Regardless of what you're seeing right now, Alex is not a fearless person, 599 00:34:04,447 --> 00:34:06,406 for which he was cautious and well prepared. 600 00:34:06,447 --> 00:34:10,126 But being a father brings it another aspect to those calculations. 601 00:34:11,927 --> 00:34:15,006 Oh, sure. 602 00:34:15,047 --> 00:34:18,686 - Summer, do you want some peanut butter? - Yes. 603 00:34:18,727 --> 00:34:23,806 Surely people will question free climbing now that he is a father. 604 00:34:25,207 --> 00:34:26,086 It's reasonable. 605 00:34:27,767 --> 00:34:30,886 And I think Alex himself also look at things differently 606 00:34:30,927 --> 00:34:32,326 when you are now a father. 607 00:34:34,847 --> 00:34:39,326 - Yes, life as a father is great. - I need a pillow. 608 00:34:39,367 --> 00:34:42,286 Oh, dad, I don't know Do you need another pillow, June? 609 00:34:42,327 --> 00:34:44,966 No, life as a father is tiring. 610 00:34:49,847 --> 00:34:52,166 People often ask My risk-taking has changed 611 00:34:52,207 --> 00:34:53,326 now that I have children. 612 00:34:54,367 --> 00:34:55,526 My answer is 613 00:34:55,567 --> 00:34:57,846 Before that I was I don't want to die on the mountain. 614 00:34:57,887 --> 00:35:00,166 Even though I had children, I still didn't want to die. 615 00:35:01,567 --> 00:35:04,966 Alex getting out there and free climbing is how he proves that 616 00:35:05,007 --> 00:35:09,126 we all have innate desires within ourselves. 617 00:35:09,167 --> 00:35:13,686 And let's see what can happen if you pursue that desire. 618 00:35:13,727 --> 00:35:16,646 'I don't just think witnessing is important to my child, 619 00:35:16,647 --> 00:35:19,606 which I believe This is something the world should see too. 620 00:35:20,847 --> 00:35:22,646 I just want children see me practicing 621 00:35:22,687 --> 00:35:23,806 for your goals, 622 00:35:23,847 --> 00:35:27,686 Let them see that with a lot of effort, a lot of effort... 623 00:35:28,327 --> 00:35:31,126 we can achieve such goals. 624 00:35:31,167 --> 00:35:32,366 Stop. 625 00:35:32,407 --> 00:35:35,686 I mean, like in every relationship, the core is still trust. 626 00:35:35,727 --> 00:35:38,406 I trust him, trust the way he considers every decision. 627 00:35:38,447 --> 00:35:40,966 Can accidents happen? Yes. 628 00:35:41,007 --> 00:35:44,486 But that's always been true whatever we do in life. 629 00:35:44,567 --> 00:35:47,526 After all, I just need to trust him. 630 00:35:50,047 --> 00:35:51,126 It's interesting, 631 00:35:51,167 --> 00:35:54,886 because I think one of the topics Frequently appearing is, 632 00:35:54,927 --> 00:35:57,726 "But Alex, now you have a child," right? 633 00:35:57,767 --> 00:36:00,246 Like, "It's so irresponsible to do something like that." 634 00:36:00,287 --> 00:36:01,126 You know him, 635 00:36:01,167 --> 00:36:03,126 know what motivates, motivate you. 636 00:36:03,167 --> 00:36:06,366 So you've seen how Alex has changed Since becoming a father? 637 00:36:06,407 --> 00:36:09,006 Yes, I think... when we have children, 638 00:36:09,047 --> 00:36:11,246 any of us, Alex too, 639 00:36:11,287 --> 00:36:14,246 You no longer live just for yourself 640 00:36:14,287 --> 00:36:15,606 and personal goals too. 641 00:36:15,607 --> 00:36:18,966 So you really have to share his interest and energy. 642 00:36:19,007 --> 00:36:21,766 And Alex is no exception. 643 00:36:21,807 --> 00:36:23,926 I mean, sometimes we still often think about it 644 00:36:23,967 --> 00:36:25,286 when we could still go to Yosemite, 645 00:36:25,327 --> 00:36:28,086 and we can just focus into climbing El Cap. 646 00:36:28,127 --> 00:36:31,926 Life was simple back then, and in a way, it was easy. 647 00:36:31,967 --> 00:36:36,246 And now, we... a bait a little more, the energy is dispersed, 648 00:36:36,287 --> 00:36:38,246 and we must pay attention, 649 00:36:38,287 --> 00:36:42,446 as well as prioritizing other things. And he certainly had to. 650 00:36:42,487 --> 00:36:45,566 But that doesn't mean it have to give up what you love. 651 00:36:45,607 --> 00:36:47,046 It's not meant to be you have to stop being passionate, 652 00:36:47,087 --> 00:36:48,526 stop pushing limit yourself, 653 00:36:48,567 --> 00:36:50,806 Because I show you those values is also important. 654 00:36:50,847 --> 00:36:54,526 Yes, I think it's a balance It's unbelievable that we had to find out. 655 00:36:54,567 --> 00:36:56,966 In the last video, Alex said, 656 00:36:57,007 --> 00:36:59,646 "Before having children I didn't want to die, I still don't want to..." 657 00:36:59,687 --> 00:37:02,806 But when you have children, The desire to live is even stronger. 658 00:37:02,847 --> 00:37:06,406 There is something very motivating about wanting to be with my children, 659 00:37:06,447 --> 00:37:08,406 watch them grow up and is a fulcrum for them. 660 00:37:08,447 --> 00:37:11,846 YOU WILL HAVE MORE A GREAT SPIRIT OF RESPONSIBILITY. 661 00:37:11,887 --> 00:37:13,326 And when you have passion, 662 00:37:13,367 --> 00:37:16,486 and there was something always attracts you like this, 663 00:37:16,527 --> 00:37:20,286 You have to find a balance in between "I need to be myself, 664 00:37:20,327 --> 00:37:23,406 I need to show my children what it means to be human, 665 00:37:23,407 --> 00:37:25,206 and what it means to pursue passion, 666 00:37:25,207 --> 00:37:27,846 but at the same time it must Find a way to balance that 667 00:37:27,887 --> 00:37:30,846 with the responsibilities of a father need to be present in your life, 668 00:37:30,847 --> 00:37:33,206 a husband needs present in family life." 669 00:37:33,247 --> 00:37:35,766 Yes, he certainly admits that since becoming a father, 670 00:37:35,807 --> 00:37:37,286 he has more reasons to live. 671 00:37:37,327 --> 00:37:40,966 And though it's clear he can't just do that leave to achieve a greater goal, 672 00:37:41,007 --> 00:37:44,486 but in the end, he knows that I have prepared thoroughly; 673 00:37:44,527 --> 00:37:48,446 he has mastered his skill and he wanted to do it. 674 00:37:48,487 --> 00:37:51,886 Which by the way, I think the thing It's easiest to empathize with what Alex just said 675 00:37:51,927 --> 00:37:54,606 no matter what he's doing, is that raising children is very tiring. 676 00:37:54,607 --> 00:37:56,726 I'm proud, thank you. Hello. 677 00:37:57,407 --> 00:38:00,046 If you've been following along, 678 00:38:00,087 --> 00:38:01,486 We look forward to your feedback 679 00:38:01,727 --> 00:38:04,126 on social networks as the whole world watches Alex Honnold 680 00:38:04,167 --> 00:38:05,846 Challenge free climbing this tower. 681 00:38:05,887 --> 00:38:08,886 That means no ropes, harnesses, safety nets or paragliders. 682 00:38:08,887 --> 00:38:11,886 Taipei 101 Tower with a height of nearly 520 meters. 683 00:38:11,927 --> 00:38:14,566 Right now, we would like to introduce, when he was 684 00:38:14,607 --> 00:38:17,926 Efforts to overcome bamboo segments and getting closer to another dragon head, 685 00:38:17,967 --> 00:38:19,686 last member on the team today. 686 00:38:19,727 --> 00:38:22,406 Pete Woods, the veteran in his career as a competitive mountain climber, 687 00:38:22,447 --> 00:38:23,966 coach, commentator. 688 00:38:23,967 --> 00:38:25,726 Get Pete on the line when Alex confronts you 689 00:38:25,767 --> 00:38:29,206 with obstacles More difficulty ahead. 690 00:38:29,247 --> 00:38:31,566 How do you feel about Alex's performance so far? 691 00:38:31,607 --> 00:38:34,326 Pete, when he moving towards another dragon head? 692 00:38:35,367 --> 00:38:37,806 I'm seeing Exactly what I expected, 693 00:38:37,847 --> 00:38:40,446 that's variation in repetitive movements. 694 00:38:40,487 --> 00:38:42,686 We talked about what he did 695 00:38:42,687 --> 00:38:44,166 same movement repeatedly. 696 00:38:44,207 --> 00:38:46,486 Every two small windows then came a large window. 697 00:38:46,527 --> 00:38:48,846 In the large doorway, he can be seen rubbing his feet twice. 698 00:38:48,887 --> 00:38:51,126 But you also see He took advantage of heel hooks 699 00:38:51,167 --> 00:38:53,326 very skillful to lighten the burden on your hands, 700 00:38:53,367 --> 00:38:54,966 Helps him lean back. 701 00:38:55,007 --> 00:38:57,326 He also Change the grip styles a bit. 702 00:38:55,087 --> 00:39:01,126 Danielcacace EVERYONE IS WATCHING LE 703 00:38:57,367 --> 00:39:00,126 He sometimes squeezes, sometimes lean to one side 704 00:39:00,167 --> 00:39:02,006 around wall corners and edges 705 00:39:02,007 --> 00:39:04,606 Pay attention to the corners of the walls, 706 00:39:04,607 --> 00:39:06,886 he will cling to it and started pulling himself up. 707 00:39:06,927 --> 00:39:08,126 All these techniques 708 00:39:08,167 --> 00:39:11,046 keep him from applying too much pressure 709 00:39:08,367 --> 00:39:09,126 GO ALEX HONNOLD! WE, TAIWANESE ARE ALL WITH YOU... 710 00:39:11,087 --> 00:39:12,726 on small muscle groups in the forearm. 711 00:39:12,767 --> 00:39:14,126 Helps him not cling too tightly. 712 00:39:14,167 --> 00:39:16,766 Help support Fights accumulated fatigue. 713 00:39:16,807 --> 00:39:20,166 Pete, I have to ask, Seth Rollins here, what is foot rubbing? 714 00:39:20,207 --> 00:39:21,126 What is foot rubbing? 715 00:39:21,127 --> 00:39:22,326 I'm thinking bagel? 716 00:39:22,327 --> 00:39:24,206 Yes, you have to explain it to me. 717 00:39:24,247 --> 00:39:26,406 Same thing. Similarly, spread butter on the bagel. 718 00:39:26,447 --> 00:39:28,646 Imagine normally climbing a mountain, 719 00:39:28,687 --> 00:39:29,966 you will kick down. 720 00:39:30,007 --> 00:39:33,206 You look for some support There is resistance to push the legs up. 721 00:39:33,207 --> 00:39:36,486 But when you rub, that is you are pedaling straight into a flat surface. 722 00:39:36,527 --> 00:39:40,206 What you're doing is redirecting the force, 723 00:39:40,247 --> 00:39:41,686 kick directly into that surface, 724 00:39:41,727 --> 00:39:44,086 Then take advantage of the friction of the shoe's rubber sole 725 00:39:44,127 --> 00:39:45,646 to create momentum for yourself. 726 00:39:45,687 --> 00:39:48,406 He is rubbing his feet on either side of that board, 727 00:39:48,447 --> 00:39:50,926 then use hip flexibility 728 00:39:50,967 --> 00:39:52,406 to push people upward. 729 00:39:52,447 --> 00:39:53,926 It sounds counterintuitive, 730 00:39:53,967 --> 00:39:56,966 but can hit flat surfaces to push people upward. 731 00:40:13,047 --> 00:40:16,406 I asked Alex Give me a general explanation 732 00:40:16,447 --> 00:40:19,486 about this particular part of the building. 733 00:40:19,527 --> 00:40:21,406 He told me to do it - two easy moves, then one difficult. 734 00:40:21,447 --> 00:40:22,886 Every two easy movements, then one difficult. 735 00:40:22,887 --> 00:40:23,726 Exactly. 736 00:40:23,767 --> 00:40:25,406 He climbed looking extremely leisurely. 737 00:40:25,447 --> 00:40:26,366 Oh my God. 738 00:40:30,607 --> 00:40:32,166 He has conquered the three dragon heads. 739 00:40:32,207 --> 00:40:33,246 If you monitor progress, 740 00:40:33,287 --> 00:40:35,286 then there are ten in total, There are still seven more left. 741 00:40:35,327 --> 00:40:36,206 And again... 742 00:40:37,367 --> 00:40:39,646 This building has 101 floors. 743 00:40:40,287 --> 00:40:41,686 That's right, the next one. 744 00:40:41,727 --> 00:40:42,646 That's right. 745 00:40:52,367 --> 00:40:55,166 This climb continues to become... it has 101 floors, 746 00:40:55,207 --> 00:40:56,966 But then there's the tower 747 00:40:57,007 --> 00:40:58,766 - with canopy, circle... - What will it look like... 748 00:40:58,807 --> 00:41:00,726 - tower. - If you don't wear a shirt? 749 00:41:02,007 --> 00:41:03,726 I think he's floating, 750 00:41:03,727 --> 00:41:05,246 can be shirtless at rest. 751 00:41:05,287 --> 00:41:06,406 - Sure. - Oh. 752 00:41:06,447 --> 00:41:07,446 That's respect. 753 00:41:07,487 --> 00:41:08,966 - Should do that. - Demonstration. 754 00:41:09,007 --> 00:41:10,806 The sun is very beautiful up there, I can say that. 755 00:41:10,847 --> 00:41:12,486 He's been playing with you for a little too long. 756 00:41:12,527 --> 00:41:13,406 I like that. 757 00:41:13,407 --> 00:41:15,606 Maybe you're wondering How to prepare for climbing 758 00:41:15,607 --> 00:41:17,926 one of the tallest buildings in the world no protection? 759 00:41:17,967 --> 00:41:21,086 Actually, the answer is you start long before today. 760 00:41:21,127 --> 00:41:25,006 Alex climbed Taipei 101 in my mind for many years. 761 00:41:28,687 --> 00:41:30,646 When I envision climbing Taipei 101, 762 00:41:30,687 --> 00:41:33,366 I think about it What will it feel like at that time? 763 00:41:33,407 --> 00:41:36,006 And that is the purpose of visualization 764 00:41:36,047 --> 00:41:39,086 to experience first all those emotions 765 00:41:39,127 --> 00:41:41,766 until climbing, I will no longer have to experience them. 766 00:41:41,807 --> 00:41:45,566 It's the mental preparation Orientation on physical training. 767 00:41:48,807 --> 00:41:52,886 Training for Taipei 101 is a lot different compared to regular rock climbing. 768 00:41:52,927 --> 00:41:56,286 It's more about reimagining bodily sensations, 769 00:41:56,327 --> 00:41:58,326 Exhausted and tired deep inside. 770 00:41:59,287 --> 00:42:03,446 I must be able to climb a vertical distance of nearly 500m quickly. 771 00:42:06,727 --> 00:42:10,046 At Taipei 101, basically must cling to the same type of fulcrum 772 00:42:10,567 --> 00:42:12,366 throughout most of the climb, 773 00:42:12,367 --> 00:42:14,606 Clamp your hands to large metal boxes. 774 00:42:15,287 --> 00:42:17,046 You might think The movement is not difficult at all, 775 00:42:17,087 --> 00:42:19,886 but after three hundred rounds, it starts to get difficult. 776 00:42:20,567 --> 00:42:24,206 So I do hundreds of sets every day to increase strength. 777 00:42:25,007 --> 00:42:29,366 Pull-ups, push-ups, Core exercises, stretching and endurance training. 778 00:42:30,647 --> 00:42:32,206 Practice until exhausted. 779 00:42:32,247 --> 00:42:35,646 Because the goal is to feel that kind of pain throughout the body 780 00:42:35,687 --> 00:42:38,686 that I will go through during the process of climbing the building. 781 00:42:38,687 --> 00:42:42,326 And that's exactly what I needed to experience to know you are ready. 782 00:42:43,007 --> 00:42:46,126 But preparation is one thing, you can practice, 783 00:42:46,167 --> 00:42:47,606 How you feel is one thing. 784 00:42:47,647 --> 00:42:49,646 And when you lead yourself into something you've never done before, 785 00:42:49,687 --> 00:42:51,686 you never absolutely ready. 786 00:42:51,727 --> 00:42:54,006 And that fear is always present. 787 00:42:55,767 --> 00:42:57,686 Again, the repetition is ingrained. 788 00:42:57,727 --> 00:43:00,166 He will do it same sequence of movements 92 times, 789 00:43:00,207 --> 00:43:01,766 20 times the lower part, 72 times the upper part. 790 00:43:01,807 --> 00:43:04,246 Just repeat, repeat, then repeat again. 791 00:43:04,287 --> 00:43:06,926 He used to talk about the technical side Climbing a building is more difficult 792 00:43:06,967 --> 00:43:09,286 but it demands much more formidable physical strength 793 00:43:09,287 --> 00:43:11,846 And he's climbing 794 00:43:11,887 --> 00:43:14,326 Overcome bamboo shoots very quickly. 795 00:43:14,367 --> 00:43:15,566 This is the perfect time. 796 00:43:15,607 --> 00:43:17,286 We will connect Update on Sanni's situation, 797 00:43:17,327 --> 00:43:19,566 his wife, and Mark were waiting 798 00:43:19,607 --> 00:43:23,766 with Sanni right now while Alex continues his historic climb. 799 00:43:27,207 --> 00:43:29,286 Yes, connected to Sanni right? 800 00:43:31,887 --> 00:43:33,806 That's right, I'm up here. 801 00:43:34,567 --> 00:43:38,046 We are staying about the middle of the tower, on the 60th floor. 802 00:43:38,087 --> 00:43:42,286 Alex will be climbing here soon and we are on duty 803 00:43:42,287 --> 00:43:44,686 to welcome him to appear at any time. 804 00:43:44,727 --> 00:43:46,886 I'm here with Sanni. 805 00:43:46,927 --> 00:43:48,526 Sanni, how do you feel? 806 00:43:49,207 --> 00:43:50,286 I'm fine. 807 00:43:50,327 --> 00:43:51,926 She seems pretty okay. 808 00:43:51,927 --> 00:43:53,286 Honestly, I'm quite impressed. 809 00:43:53,327 --> 00:43:55,406 She kept her spirits up very well. - I'm trying. 810 00:43:55,447 --> 00:43:57,726 It's just the beginning It's sunny, and I keep thinking 811 00:43:57,767 --> 00:43:59,966 He must be very hot now. Should have worn shorts. 812 00:44:00,007 --> 00:44:01,726 Don't know. That's all my head could think. 813 00:44:01,767 --> 00:44:03,806 But I'm fine. I'm excited for him. 814 00:44:03,807 --> 00:44:05,206 I want him to slow down. 815 00:44:05,207 --> 00:44:07,286 Yes, I feel it he is ahead of schedule. 816 00:44:07,327 --> 00:44:08,646 He always exceeds his targets. 817 00:44:08,647 --> 00:44:09,926 What to do with someone like that? 818 00:44:09,967 --> 00:44:11,846 - Damned. - Okay, I'll keep an eye out. 819 00:44:11,887 --> 00:44:14,486 He'll be here soon, We will have a beautiful shooting angle 820 00:44:14,487 --> 00:44:17,446 to see him just outside this layer of glass, 821 00:44:17,487 --> 00:44:19,366 at an altitude of more than 300 meters. 822 00:44:19,407 --> 00:44:21,126 That moment will be extremely overwhelming, 823 00:44:21,167 --> 00:44:23,486 and we will observe from this camera angle. 824 00:44:25,527 --> 00:44:27,086 Okay, thank you very much. 825 00:44:27,127 --> 00:44:29,366 It's interesting, you know, Sanni says, I am fine. 826 00:44:29,407 --> 00:44:31,686 Emily, I see you're breathing very deeply. 827 00:44:31,727 --> 00:44:33,606 I mean, I'm watching you right now. 828 00:44:33,607 --> 00:44:36,806 - Yeah, this is crazy. - Are you holding your breath? I see. 829 00:44:36,847 --> 00:44:38,086 I was... yeah. 830 00:44:38,767 --> 00:44:40,926 I usually don't watch it live free climbing session, 831 00:44:40,967 --> 00:44:43,286 so this is the first time there is a program like this. 832 00:44:43,327 --> 00:44:46,886 And I think for those who know Alex and knowledgeable about mountain climbing, 833 00:44:47,567 --> 00:44:53,086 it can even cause anxiety and much more stressful. 834 00:44:53,127 --> 00:44:55,526 So, yes, I'm having to breathe deeply. 835 00:44:55,527 --> 00:44:59,006 What makes the way Alex climbs mountains so endearing to her? 836 00:44:59,967 --> 00:45:05,086 Alex loves climbing in all forms, not just free climbing. 837 00:45:05,127 --> 00:45:10,486 And I-think what's special about Alex is that he really loves it, 838 00:45:10,527 --> 00:45:12,086 really want to do it, 839 00:45:12,127 --> 00:45:15,486 and he is very optimistic about everything. 840 00:45:15,527 --> 00:45:18,806 Climbing with Alex was one of the most enjoyable experiences 841 00:45:18,847 --> 00:45:22,326 because he always sees best results in all circumstances. 842 00:45:22,367 --> 00:45:25,286 And... he was just having fun. 843 00:45:25,327 --> 00:45:27,566 He just wants to Everyone around is happy. 844 00:45:27,607 --> 00:45:30,326 He always has a positive attitude and that's so endearing 845 00:45:30,367 --> 00:45:31,926 and heartwarming. 846 00:45:31,927 --> 00:45:33,886 He's kind of a decent person 847 00:45:33,927 --> 00:45:36,966 though at the other extreme, he's an extremist. 848 00:45:37,007 --> 00:45:38,006 That's right. 849 00:45:42,927 --> 00:45:48,446 Once again, you're watching Alex Honnold take on a challenge that I believe... 850 00:45:48,487 --> 00:45:51,446 I'm looking up at the tower, try to find him. 851 00:45:51,967 --> 00:45:54,086 He was climbing the fourth dragon head. 852 00:47:07,447 --> 00:47:08,646 Hi, Elle. 853 00:47:11,487 --> 00:47:13,326 Did he just say, "Hi, Elle"? 854 00:47:14,567 --> 00:47:15,606 Oh my. 855 00:47:16,607 --> 00:47:17,526 Oh my. 856 00:47:19,007 --> 00:47:23,486 Every time he climbed to the top of one of the dragon heads... 857 00:47:24,007 --> 00:47:25,846 - Here it is. - Right! 858 00:47:27,247 --> 00:47:29,246 Alex, can you hear Elle? 859 00:47:30,847 --> 00:47:33,286 Can you hear me? Do you hear Elle? 860 00:47:34,167 --> 00:47:36,286 Oh, yes, I hear you. I see you. 861 00:47:36,287 --> 00:47:37,526 You see us? 862 00:47:38,127 --> 00:47:39,166 Correct. 863 00:47:41,327 --> 00:47:42,366 Great. 864 00:47:42,887 --> 00:47:43,926 That's interesting. 865 00:47:43,927 --> 00:47:45,486 I also saw him. 866 00:47:45,527 --> 00:47:48,326 So Alex, what are you planning on doing? 867 00:47:49,007 --> 00:47:51,326 I'm just climbing a mountain. 868 00:47:52,247 --> 00:47:53,246 Climb a building. 869 00:47:53,287 --> 00:47:56,046 You know, Alex, How is the landscape up there? 870 00:47:57,047 --> 00:47:58,486 The landscape is wonderful. 871 00:47:58,527 --> 00:48:02,846 I'm trying to clean my shoes so it's not too slippery. 872 00:48:03,647 --> 00:48:05,406 Alex, this is Seth Rollins. 873 00:48:05,447 --> 00:48:10,046 How do you feel when you have that thousand? Are people watching me? 874 00:48:11,407 --> 00:48:14,046 Honestly, it feels a bit virtual when looking 875 00:48:14,087 --> 00:48:15,326 I also saw them looking at me. 876 00:48:15,327 --> 00:48:17,326 I guess I'm sure you're used to this style by now. 877 00:48:17,327 --> 00:48:19,766 TIME :07 But for me, this is the first time. 878 00:48:19,767 --> 00:48:21,486 This is amazing. 879 00:48:21,527 --> 00:48:23,326 :11 I know you did Plan and practice 880 00:48:23,367 --> 00:48:25,366 TIME :13 to cope with physical exhaustion. 881 00:48:25,367 --> 00:48:26,366 I used to talk about that. 882 00:48:26,407 --> 00:48:29,886 So up to now, is the reality what you expected? 883 00:48:30,567 --> 00:48:32,646 I must say I'm quite excited. 884 00:48:32,687 --> 00:48:34,286 Really tired. 885 00:48:34,327 --> 00:48:36,046 But honestly it's much more interesting. 886 00:48:36,047 --> 00:48:37,286 I was a bit worried at first, 887 00:48:37,327 --> 00:48:40,046 but when you actually climb It feels wonderful, it's wonderful. 888 00:48:40,087 --> 00:48:41,886 Look at the weather. Beautiful, so hungry. 889 00:48:41,927 --> 00:48:44,486 Look at Taipei City. How wonderful. 890 00:48:44,527 --> 00:48:47,286 You probably can't see it, But the scene above is very interesting. 891 00:48:47,327 --> 00:48:49,046 Well, we saw a little bit 892 00:48:49,087 --> 00:48:51,926 from the comfort of the ground, thanks to our straight axis 893 00:48:51,967 --> 00:48:56,006 and camera angles, but look. What a beautiful frame. 894 00:48:56,047 --> 00:48:58,366 - Yes, it's really cool. - Can you take a step back? 895 00:48:58,407 --> 00:49:01,966 You make me so worried. Can you sit down, yes. 896 00:49:02,807 --> 00:49:04,086 I continue return to the building 897 00:49:04,127 --> 00:49:05,406 and started hanging on here. 898 00:49:05,407 --> 00:49:07,526 - You scared me to death. - Okay, see you later. 899 00:49:07,567 --> 00:49:08,926 - I'll keep going. - Yes. 900 00:49:08,967 --> 00:49:11,086 Wave to the crowd. 901 00:49:12,367 --> 00:49:16,046 We can try Let's see if we can say anything to Alex 902 00:49:16,087 --> 00:49:18,646 Let's see if he can hear us from the 50th floor? 903 00:49:18,687 --> 00:49:20,446 Say "cheers" in Quan Thoai? 904 00:49:20,487 --> 00:49:22,126 Count to three and then talk, okay? 905 00:49:22,167 --> 00:49:24,886 Let's see if he can hear me. One, two, three. 906 00:49:28,847 --> 00:49:30,686 How wonderful. Okay, thank you guys. 907 00:49:30,727 --> 00:49:31,966 Great. 908 00:49:33,007 --> 00:49:34,606 Actually, I'll drink some water. 909 00:49:34,647 --> 00:49:39,566 Really unbelievable. If you're just following along, this is Alex Honnold 910 00:49:39,607 --> 00:49:44,566 he's making this challenge look real fun and easy, he's so fun 911 00:49:44,607 --> 00:49:46,486 I know it's important to you, Emily, 912 00:49:46,527 --> 00:49:49,246 he wants people who are scared or something like that, 913 00:49:49,287 --> 00:49:52,686 he wants everyone to enjoy As I watched you make this climb, 914 00:49:52,687 --> 00:49:56,206 but after all, what we are It's still extremely scary to witness. 915 00:49:56,247 --> 00:49:58,046 I have to stick to the middle of this column, right? 916 00:49:58,087 --> 00:49:59,406 - Yes... - Am I in the middle? 917 00:49:59,447 --> 00:50:01,246 - It's very scary. - Who knows? 918 00:50:01,287 --> 00:50:02,926 We all feel scared. 919 00:50:02,967 --> 00:50:06,486 I think it's very easy to place yourself 920 00:50:06,527 --> 00:50:08,966 in Alex's place, And it's a very special position 921 00:50:09,007 --> 00:50:11,566 for which sport most we have never experienced it. 922 00:50:11,607 --> 00:50:15,126 Many people understand the feeling of standing in front of a tall space. 923 00:50:15,167 --> 00:50:18,046 So I suppose the most instinctive human reaction 924 00:50:18,047 --> 00:50:19,646 I feel my stomach churning. 925 00:50:19,687 --> 00:50:21,046 You feel the height. 926 00:50:21,087 --> 00:50:25,846 You feel the dread, and feel the dire consequences. 927 00:50:26,727 --> 00:50:29,086 I think it's important to distinguish here 928 00:50:29,127 --> 00:50:31,446 is risk as opposed to consequence. 929 00:50:32,407 --> 00:50:35,286 Only Alex really knows the level of risk you're taking, 930 00:50:35,327 --> 00:50:36,966 because you are the one who is prepared. 931 00:50:37,007 --> 00:50:40,806 He is someone who has contributed my whole life for this profession. 932 00:50:40,847 --> 00:50:45,326 And so, I think for him, This is truly an opportunity to show off talent 933 00:50:45,367 --> 00:50:48,326 and yes, he is enjoying this moment. 934 00:50:48,367 --> 00:50:51,086 His optimism it's amazing to me. 935 00:50:51,127 --> 00:50:53,246 You know, that's really extraordinary 936 00:50:53,287 --> 00:50:55,606 and here's the thing which you must have, I think, 937 00:50:55,647 --> 00:50:57,326 as an elite athlete 938 00:50:57,367 --> 00:50:59,606 to reach the level of success that you desire 939 00:50:59,647 --> 00:51:01,606 when you are trying to do one thing 940 00:51:01,647 --> 00:51:03,966 but no other human being have ever done it 941 00:51:04,007 --> 00:51:05,646 in human history. 942 00:51:05,687 --> 00:51:07,166 You have to have that optimism. 943 00:51:07,207 --> 00:51:09,806 Ability to inspire for those around 944 00:51:09,847 --> 00:51:13,526 so they can motivate you, he is truly a wonderful person. 945 00:51:13,567 --> 00:51:16,286 And the front is the part The most challenging of this climb 946 00:51:16,327 --> 00:51:19,166 when he was passing through the bamboo logs, 947 00:51:19,207 --> 00:51:20,566 The distance is nearly 300 meters. 948 00:51:20,607 --> 00:51:23,046 We're getting closer to the tower, where words are formed 949 00:51:23,087 --> 00:51:26,086 three chapters of the most difficult obstacles, I'm still there 950 00:51:26,127 --> 00:51:28,086 broadcast live around the world 951 00:51:28,127 --> 00:51:30,526 to witness Alex Honnold do the unthinkable. 952 00:51:30,567 --> 00:51:34,046 Climb Taipei 101 tower freely without the need for a safety belt. 953 00:51:34,087 --> 00:51:38,646 When I asked why I chose this building, Alex said: "Have you seen it?" 954 00:51:38,687 --> 00:51:40,646 He said he loves unique things, 955 00:51:40,687 --> 00:51:42,686 stand out clearly in the landscape. 956 00:51:42,727 --> 00:51:44,566 It's simple, it's cool, and honestly, 957 00:51:44,567 --> 00:51:48,646 Look at the energy source from the wonderful people of Taipei, 958 00:51:48,687 --> 00:51:50,286 The whole city agreed. 959 00:51:51,967 --> 00:51:55,486 In fact, earlier this week, The tower lit up a message 960 00:51:55,527 --> 00:51:58,166 but the whole world are chanting, "Come on Alex!" 961 00:51:58,207 --> 00:51:59,926 On many buildings last night. 962 00:51:59,967 --> 00:52:02,446 Everywhere we go we see it "Come on Alex, Come on Alex!" 963 00:52:02,487 --> 00:52:05,686 He's inundated The love of the fans is here. 964 00:52:05,727 --> 00:52:08,566 He can't go anywhere without being affected by people 965 00:52:08,607 --> 00:52:10,806 surrounded to ask for photos and chat. 966 00:52:10,847 --> 00:52:12,966 Before the climb, Our team was honored 967 00:52:13,007 --> 00:52:15,046 Participate in a traditional peace praying ceremony. 968 00:52:15,087 --> 00:52:18,126 Offerings were offered to pray for balance and protection 969 00:52:18,167 --> 00:52:19,606 and a safe journey. 970 00:52:19,607 --> 00:52:21,606 We wish for all of that. 971 00:52:21,647 --> 00:52:23,686 If you look down the street right now, 972 00:52:23,727 --> 00:52:25,846 All paths have been blocked. 973 00:52:26,087 --> 00:52:27,646 A huge crowd was on duty. 974 00:52:27,647 --> 00:52:30,246 Alex waved to them, but they must stand far away from the base of the tower, 975 00:52:30,247 --> 00:52:32,126 and that was a deliberate arrangement. 976 00:52:32,167 --> 00:52:35,286 There is a restricted area More than 12 thousand square meters surrounding the tower. 977 00:52:35,327 --> 00:52:36,886 We have to keep everyone safe, 978 00:52:36,887 --> 00:52:39,206 because there is no need Experts like Mark Rober also understand 979 00:52:39,247 --> 00:52:41,246 Even something as small as a coin 980 00:52:41,287 --> 00:52:43,886 fall from that height also causing danger, even death. 981 00:52:43,927 --> 00:52:48,246 So we want to protect everyone in the shadow of Taipei 101 982 00:52:48,287 --> 00:52:50,886 but just okay as close as allowed 983 00:52:50,927 --> 00:52:53,206 only with the base of the tower. But I mentioned it before. 984 00:52:53,247 --> 00:52:55,966 We have cameras in every ledge, every crevice. 985 00:52:56,007 --> 00:52:59,846 We have basically captured it The most beautiful camera angles in the city 986 00:52:59,847 --> 00:53:03,446 to bring you this historic effort. 987 00:53:03,447 --> 00:53:06,286 And look, I went up there today, but there is a reason 988 00:53:06,287 --> 00:53:08,086 makes most of us not want to be there. 989 00:53:08,127 --> 00:53:11,726 Mark, can you explain why? Our brain begins to object 990 00:53:11,767 --> 00:53:13,486 as we climb higher? 991 00:53:14,207 --> 00:53:16,566 I'm almost 370 meters above the ground, 992 00:53:16,607 --> 00:53:19,766 on the 90th floor, and I was truly in awe 993 00:53:19,807 --> 00:53:23,326 what Alex is going through, because of this scene, 994 00:53:23,367 --> 00:53:26,526 I can confirm, it's terribly scary! 995 00:53:29,247 --> 00:53:31,606 But from an evolutionary perspective, 996 00:53:31,607 --> 00:53:36,166 that we are terrified of substance is a feature, not a bug. 997 00:53:36,207 --> 00:53:38,486 Because people are not afraid of heights, 998 00:53:38,527 --> 00:53:41,446 who like to play on the brink, never live long enough 999 00:53:41,487 --> 00:53:43,566 to become anyone's ancestor. 1000 00:53:43,607 --> 00:53:45,846 Our ancestors then they are cowards. 1001 00:53:45,887 --> 00:53:48,366 They don't play near cliffs because they are afraid of heights. 1002 00:53:48,407 --> 00:53:51,126 Thanks to that, they just lived long enough to have children 1003 00:53:51,167 --> 00:53:54,526 and pass it on That shy gene gives us. 1004 00:53:54,567 --> 00:53:56,006 Therefore, we are afraid of heights. 1005 00:53:56,047 --> 00:53:58,966 But there's one more thing happening up here 1006 00:53:58,967 --> 00:54:02,886 when you're up here, and that's you lose motion parallax. 1007 00:54:02,927 --> 00:54:05,286 Motion parallax You can try this at home. 1008 00:54:05,327 --> 00:54:08,286 Close one eye and move your head from left to right, 1009 00:54:08,327 --> 00:54:11,886 you'll see nearby objects move more, 1010 00:54:11,927 --> 00:54:14,526 Far away objects move less. 1011 00:54:14,567 --> 00:54:17,486 And when you're here and looked down over the edge, 1012 00:54:17,487 --> 00:54:20,526 everything is very far away. When Alex looked down, 1013 00:54:20,567 --> 00:54:24,126 when he moves his head, There is no motion parallax at all. 1014 00:54:24,127 --> 00:54:26,726 The brain is deprived of that feedback 1015 00:54:26,767 --> 00:54:28,766 and it will alarm This is not good at all. 1016 00:54:28,807 --> 00:54:31,006 It makes you feel dizzy 1017 00:54:31,047 --> 00:54:34,566 and I can confirm that Up here, at an altitude of nearly 370m, 1018 00:54:34,607 --> 00:54:37,326 keep shaking your head back and forth 1019 00:54:37,367 --> 00:54:39,566 I saw your face immediately turn red. 1020 00:54:40,167 --> 00:54:42,526 Wow, I wish I could find it a better word to describe it. 1021 00:54:42,567 --> 00:54:43,966 I went up there a few days ago, 1022 00:54:44,007 --> 00:54:46,046 and we will see what I was trying to do. 1023 00:54:46,087 --> 00:54:48,126 The word I can think of is nausea. 1024 00:54:48,687 --> 00:54:50,886 I know that's not a very fancy word. 1025 00:54:50,887 --> 00:54:53,406 And she said, even with a safety strap from above... 1026 00:54:53,447 --> 00:54:55,206 Yeah, that's one of those things. 1027 00:54:55,247 --> 00:54:57,406 I used to standing on the wrestling mat, climbing ladders, 1028 00:54:57,447 --> 00:54:58,926 used to climb iron cages. 1029 00:54:58,927 --> 00:55:01,566 And when you look up at it, you say to yourself, not too bad. 1030 00:55:01,607 --> 00:55:03,286 But then you start climbing. 1031 00:55:04,807 --> 00:55:08,366 Then you start climbing, You get up there and look down 1032 00:55:08,407 --> 00:55:10,766 everything changes and you scream: "Get me down." 1033 00:55:10,807 --> 00:55:12,446 I'm standing only 1.5m on stage. 1034 00:55:12,487 --> 00:55:14,846 I looked down into those people down there. 1035 00:55:14,847 --> 00:55:17,606 Here it is. Here it is. Take deep breaths. Take a deep breath. 1036 00:55:18,967 --> 00:55:21,286 Every time you Climbing on the dragon's head, I was excited again. 1037 00:55:21,327 --> 00:55:22,486 I KNOW. 1038 00:55:22,487 --> 00:55:24,966 I feel very... It feels like I can breathe easy. Pediatric? 1039 00:55:25,007 --> 00:55:26,566 Emily, you are an excellent mountain climber. 1040 00:55:26,607 --> 00:55:29,206 Have you ever looked down? and say, 'Oh my God'? 1041 00:55:29,247 --> 00:55:30,126 Oh, no. THHH! 1042 00:55:30,127 --> 00:55:31,166 All the time. That's right. 1043 00:55:31,207 --> 00:55:35,766 I'm afraid of exposing myself in mid-air. And if I haven't climbed high yet 1044 00:55:35,767 --> 00:55:39,566 for a considerable period of time, It will take some time to adapt again. 1045 00:55:39,567 --> 00:55:42,686 And for me, the moment you feel the air 1046 00:55:42,727 --> 00:55:45,686 Under my feet is the scariest thing. 1047 00:55:45,727 --> 00:55:48,086 And so, for me, takes some time 1048 00:55:48,127 --> 00:55:51,406 to gradually regain rhythm of being up high, 1049 00:55:51,447 --> 00:55:53,246 Gradually get used to it again. 1050 00:55:55,887 --> 00:55:59,286 Alex is moving very fast, passing through bamboo shoots, 1051 00:55:59,327 --> 00:56:02,526 which Emily told us was unique because usually the hard part, 1052 00:56:02,527 --> 00:56:04,326 which is the hardest part of the climb, 1053 00:56:04,367 --> 00:56:06,926 does not account for the majority climbing journey like here. 1054 00:56:06,967 --> 00:56:09,606 But he's moving up to the 60th floor, 1055 00:56:09,647 --> 00:56:11,166 and in Taiwanese culture... 1056 00:56:12,527 --> 00:56:16,006 Should I go left or middle? Okay, left. 1057 00:56:16,047 --> 00:56:17,646 He also calculated the camera position. 1058 00:56:17,687 --> 00:56:20,406 - This person understands television. - YES. He understands. 1059 00:56:20,447 --> 00:56:23,766 In Taiwanese culture, Number 60 symbolizes spring. 1060 00:56:23,807 --> 00:56:28,286 And on the 60th floor, Mark and Sanni is waiting for Alex right now. 1061 00:56:28,327 --> 00:56:29,846 Let's connect with them. There she is. 1062 00:56:29,887 --> 00:56:32,246 Yes, now go all the way to the left? 1063 00:56:37,647 --> 00:56:39,166 Oh, I see. 1064 00:57:06,367 --> 00:57:07,486 Oh wow. 1065 00:57:10,287 --> 00:57:11,606 Thank you. 1066 00:58:01,687 --> 00:58:05,406 The images are amazing of Taipei 101 1067 00:58:05,447 --> 00:58:07,806 and scenery Alex is climbing up there right now 1068 00:58:07,847 --> 00:58:10,286 from one of the angles from the helicopter. 1069 00:58:10,287 --> 00:58:12,366 He says it gets better and better. 1070 00:58:12,407 --> 00:58:13,766 I just passed Sanni, my wife. 1071 00:58:13,807 --> 00:58:16,726 She said she had never seen him Climb freely without a safety rope 1072 00:58:16,767 --> 00:58:18,446 on such a scale before. 1073 00:58:19,447 --> 00:58:24,366 She was very nervous watching him. She gave a small smile as he passed 1074 00:58:24,407 --> 00:58:27,926 and a sigh as he climbed 1075 00:58:27,967 --> 00:58:29,606 bamboo boxes. 1076 00:58:29,607 --> 00:58:31,166 Definitely great. 1077 00:58:31,207 --> 00:58:34,326 When she's here and saw her face on the way up, 1078 00:58:34,367 --> 00:58:38,006 that's definitely... She's shaking, she's nervous, 1079 00:58:38,047 --> 00:58:42,006 but he said he was excited, as if taking him to the next level. 1080 00:58:42,047 --> 00:58:45,246 I know my wife is by my side... 1081 00:58:45,287 --> 00:58:46,886 That means the amazing Becky Lynch. 1082 00:58:46,927 --> 00:58:49,726 The greatest man of all time, when we were always together, 1083 00:58:49,727 --> 00:58:53,766 That support, you cannot use words to express its meaning. 1084 00:58:54,367 --> 00:58:56,486 Yes, I know Alex is a hero, 1085 00:58:56,527 --> 00:59:00,806 But I think Sanni might be Real hero right now. Actually. 1086 00:59:02,407 --> 00:59:05,206 That must have been very, very stressful. 1087 00:59:05,207 --> 00:59:08,846 Not afraid that he turns, sees Sanni and will get distracted 1088 00:59:08,847 --> 00:59:11,446 when he's actually trying to concentrate? 1089 00:59:11,447 --> 00:59:16,286 I don't think so. He's too focused on it. 1090 00:59:16,287 --> 00:59:19,846 He's getting into gear. This climb is of course not ordinary, 1091 00:59:19,887 --> 00:59:23,006 but he prepared very carefully for it, 1092 00:59:23,047 --> 00:59:26,646 and he really simply is are on a roll right now. 1093 00:59:26,687 --> 00:59:28,766 Maybe I'll be in that state 1094 00:59:28,767 --> 00:59:31,006 when they asked me if I wanted to try something 1095 00:59:31,047 --> 00:59:34,686 that Alex will do on this building. I thought: "Why not?" 1096 00:59:34,727 --> 00:59:39,246 Definitely try hanging me on the 90th floor while I tried making bamboo boxes. 1097 00:59:39,287 --> 00:59:41,366 - And know what I did? - Doing what? 1098 00:59:41,407 --> 00:59:43,846 I failed miserably. 1099 00:59:45,727 --> 00:59:47,886 We are at an altitude of over 300 meters. 1100 00:59:47,887 --> 00:59:50,206 Oh my God. Alright. 1101 00:59:51,287 --> 00:59:53,886 YES. No, I'm fine. I'm doing very, very well. 1102 00:59:53,927 --> 00:59:55,326 Okay, let's do it. 1103 00:59:55,367 --> 00:59:57,086 Are you ready to come out? 1104 00:59:57,127 --> 00:59:58,126 Let's do it. 1105 00:59:59,247 --> 01:00:00,766 Please come down. 1106 01:00:04,967 --> 01:00:08,006 Elle, in a minute, we will Try climbing on the dragon. 1107 01:00:08,007 --> 01:00:09,606 I don't even know how. 1108 01:00:10,567 --> 01:00:11,406 Oh my God. 1109 01:00:13,207 --> 01:00:14,646 Great. Right. 1110 01:00:14,647 --> 01:00:16,966 - Oh, it's so slippery. - Great. 1111 01:00:18,127 --> 01:00:20,526 Oh, no. 1112 01:00:20,567 --> 01:00:23,206 Left hand to the left. 1113 01:00:24,327 --> 01:00:26,446 That's right, good. Alright. She did it. 1114 01:00:26,487 --> 01:00:27,526 Alright. 1115 01:00:27,527 --> 01:00:29,806 What Alex does here is he held out his hand, 1116 01:00:29,847 --> 01:00:32,126 - left hand placed on that edge. - Coming closer, baby? 1117 01:00:33,127 --> 01:00:39,206 Alright. 1118 01:00:39,247 --> 01:00:41,206 - Good. - I'm exhausted. 1119 01:00:41,807 --> 01:00:44,926 Well done, Elle. Almost there. 1120 01:00:44,967 --> 01:00:46,886 - Do you need help? - Thank. 1121 01:00:46,927 --> 01:00:48,846 - Oh my God. - Good. 1122 01:00:49,967 --> 01:00:50,886 Very good. 1123 01:00:50,927 --> 01:00:54,006 It's so easy, and most importantly, I hope 1124 01:00:54,887 --> 01:00:58,006 I inspired Alex that he will do it. 1125 01:00:58,687 --> 01:01:04,486 I hope I showed him that there's a way to... I'll step off the edge. 1126 01:01:05,807 --> 01:01:08,366 By the way, the man was incredibly patient and supportive 1127 01:01:08,367 --> 01:01:10,926 that I'm chatting with there is Waldo Etherington. 1128 01:01:10,967 --> 01:01:14,206 Truly one of a kind the best wire fitter in the world. 1129 01:01:14,247 --> 01:01:15,526 They guarantee the device, 1130 01:01:15,567 --> 01:01:18,526 people, etc., are safe when fixed with rope. 1131 01:01:18,567 --> 01:01:20,726 - And I feel safe. - She almost did it. 1132 01:01:20,767 --> 01:01:23,886 - She almost did it. Right. - Needless to say, it was raining at that time, Seth. 1133 01:01:23,927 --> 01:01:27,726 Emily, I don't claim to know how to climb mountains, but it's raining and it's slippery, 1134 01:01:27,767 --> 01:01:30,286 and my arms were tired. 1135 01:01:30,287 --> 01:01:34,726 What can I do in that moment? To make yourself feel better? 1136 01:01:35,567 --> 01:01:38,406 That's right, the rain definitely No help for her there. 1137 01:01:38,447 --> 01:01:39,566 Thank you. 1138 01:01:40,367 --> 01:01:43,126 Don't give it to her chance to escape. Come on. 1139 01:01:43,167 --> 01:01:48,326 There are things that climbers do, the tactics we use 1140 01:01:48,367 --> 01:01:54,046 to save energy, to manage what we call "the reel". 1141 01:01:54,047 --> 01:01:56,926 That's what Alex is mentioned before. 1142 01:01:56,967 --> 01:01:58,326 Stand on your feet more. 1143 01:01:58,367 --> 01:02:01,206 Your legs are stronger than your arms. Usually it is. 1144 01:02:01,247 --> 01:02:02,886 And when you can press your hips against the wall, 1145 01:02:02,927 --> 01:02:04,686 actually stand on your feet, 1146 01:02:04,727 --> 01:02:07,126 shake. You see Alex does that sometimes. 1147 01:02:07,167 --> 01:02:10,366 He shook his arms. Restore blood circulation there. 1148 01:02:12,527 --> 01:02:17,286 And breathe. Breathing probably is one of the most important things. 1149 01:02:17,327 --> 01:02:20,846 We often forget to breathe when in stressful situations. 1150 01:02:22,607 --> 01:02:24,126 Done. 1151 01:02:24,647 --> 01:02:26,486 He overcame another dragon. 1152 01:02:26,527 --> 01:02:28,046 - A fork. - A fork. 1153 01:02:28,047 --> 01:02:31,246 I want to ask Pete Woods again, our live commentator. 1154 01:02:31,287 --> 01:02:36,686 We've already mentioned Emily's mention about some signs of slowing down. 1155 01:02:36,687 --> 01:02:39,686 Have you heard anything from Alex? shows he's slowing down 1156 01:02:39,687 --> 01:02:41,246 a little bit of fitness? 1157 01:02:42,127 --> 01:02:44,446 I mean, I see that a little bit, Elle. 1158 01:02:44,487 --> 01:02:47,966 The speed he had at the beginning certainly helped him 1159 01:02:47,967 --> 01:02:49,166 get over it, get into that groove. 1160 01:02:49,207 --> 01:02:51,286 Now I think he is is slowing down a bit. 1161 01:02:51,327 --> 01:02:55,166 He wants to save that energy. Emily talked about breathing earlier. 1162 01:02:55,207 --> 01:02:58,566 You can hear him breathing, can see him doing it 1163 01:02:58,607 --> 01:03:00,446 very specific movements, 1164 01:03:00,447 --> 01:03:03,166 but also see the muscles and the veins in his arms 1165 01:03:03,207 --> 01:03:05,806 begins to appear, and that's when you start to realize 1166 01:03:05,847 --> 01:03:06,966 is starting to get excited. 1167 01:03:07,007 --> 01:03:09,446 You see him wiping his hands, stretch a little, 1168 01:03:09,487 --> 01:03:13,326 but right here, this little heel hook, the heel stuck to the side, 1169 01:03:13,367 --> 01:03:16,726 those little details also helps him save energy. 1170 01:03:18,927 --> 01:03:21,926 This is crazy. I mean... 1171 01:03:21,967 --> 01:03:23,406 Like we're normalizing things 1172 01:03:23,447 --> 01:03:25,206 - not normal at all. - Ugh. 1173 01:03:25,247 --> 01:03:27,726 I'm looking up there from my desk, and I almost... 1174 01:03:27,767 --> 01:03:30,006 - Can't see him anymore. - That's right. 1175 01:03:30,007 --> 01:03:31,646 That is our current situation. 1176 01:03:31,687 --> 01:03:35,446 And when you're good in something like Alex, 1177 01:03:35,487 --> 01:03:38,326 and you're so confident, and you are well prepared, 1178 01:03:38,367 --> 01:03:42,126 You make the impossible possible 1179 01:03:42,167 --> 01:03:44,606 and you make things extremely difficult 1180 01:03:44,647 --> 01:03:48,246 and extremely dangerous becomes easy, 1181 01:03:48,287 --> 01:03:52,726 but every time he climbed to the top of one of these dragons, 1182 01:03:52,727 --> 01:03:55,246 My heart beat slowed down a bit 1183 01:03:55,287 --> 01:03:58,766 because I feel there is an element "okay, he's safe", 1184 01:03:58,807 --> 01:04:01,606 and just as he started climbing higher, 1185 01:04:01,607 --> 01:04:03,366 as he approached that tower, 1186 01:04:03,407 --> 01:04:07,246 it's scary. This... Anything can happen here. 1187 01:04:07,287 --> 01:04:10,366 - That way there's no room for mistakes. - Emily, you're famous... 1188 01:04:10,407 --> 01:04:12,286 I don't know if you heard me... 1189 01:04:12,327 --> 01:04:16,446 I can't hear the music, no contact or anything. Just... 1190 01:04:21,727 --> 01:04:25,966 If it's in the plan, then yes. I'm just afraid my headphones are broken. 1191 01:04:28,367 --> 01:04:31,726 Things like that are also scary. Like: "I've lost touch." 1192 01:04:31,767 --> 01:04:34,326 "The music is gone". That does work interrupt the pace? 1193 01:04:34,367 --> 01:04:38,126 As he got higher and those things started happening, 1194 01:04:38,167 --> 01:04:42,006 The danger level continues to increase. 1195 01:04:43,127 --> 01:04:45,646 Emily, I really do monitoring his heart rate. 1196 01:04:45,647 --> 01:04:50,086 I said when he started climbing. Everything needs to be calm and relaxing. 1197 01:04:50,127 --> 01:04:53,006 And his heartbeat is actually increasing slightly 1198 01:04:53,047 --> 01:04:55,326 as he continued climbing the mountain now. 1199 01:04:56,327 --> 01:04:57,926 I think that's normal. 1200 01:04:57,927 --> 01:05:02,166 I mean, he's climbing a building 488 meters high 1201 01:05:02,207 --> 01:05:04,326 and it requires a lot of physical strength. 1202 01:05:04,367 --> 01:05:06,646 Like I said, climbing is not easy. 1203 01:05:06,687 --> 01:05:09,166 It's not easy by any standards. 1204 01:05:09,207 --> 01:05:12,446 Of course, he's on a roll. He is in that state. 1205 01:05:12,487 --> 01:05:14,246 His heart rate is probably increasing 1206 01:05:14,247 --> 01:05:16,646 because he is doing something laborious. 1207 01:05:18,247 --> 01:05:19,646 She is an excellent climber. 1208 01:05:19,687 --> 01:05:22,886 And for those who don't know, Emily, as everyone knows, 1209 01:05:22,887 --> 01:05:27,766 became the first woman Free climb El Capitan 1210 01:05:27,807 --> 01:05:30,006 - in less than 24 hours. - Golden Gate Road. 1211 01:05:30,047 --> 01:05:32,806 Golden Gate Road in less than 24 hours. 1212 01:05:32,847 --> 01:05:34,166 She understands 1213 01:05:34,207 --> 01:05:37,686 pioneering, pushing boundaries, they are deeply ingrained in her flesh and blood. 1214 01:05:37,727 --> 01:05:40,806 - And will you climb like this? - Absolutely not. 1215 01:05:40,847 --> 01:05:43,126 No way. 1216 01:05:43,167 --> 01:05:44,046 _Why? 1217 01:05:44,887 --> 01:05:48,166 Climb freely alone is a very special sport. 1218 01:05:48,207 --> 01:05:51,046 That's the thing Not everyone is attracted. 1219 01:05:51,087 --> 01:05:55,606 I'm not attracted to it. I don't want to feel that scared. 1220 01:05:55,647 --> 01:05:57,726 I don't want to have to face that. 1221 01:05:57,767 --> 01:06:00,526 I love rock climbing, but, um, 1222 01:06:00,527 --> 01:06:02,726 It simply doesn't appeal to me. 1223 01:06:02,727 --> 01:06:06,126 So what attracts Alex? What? What attracted him? 1224 01:06:06,167 --> 01:06:07,406 Because there aren't many people... 1225 01:06:07,447 --> 01:06:09,166 Everyone climb with me. 1226 01:06:09,167 --> 01:06:11,886 There weren't many people want to do this, 1227 01:06:11,927 --> 01:06:13,566 and especially at this height. 1228 01:06:13,567 --> 01:06:16,406 Um, I think actually it's a bit confusing. 1229 01:06:16,447 --> 01:06:19,646 But I heard him say it before he likes to be in places 1230 01:06:19,687 --> 01:06:21,446 that no one has ever been to before. 1231 01:06:21,487 --> 01:06:23,246 He likes to be up high. 1232 01:06:23,287 --> 01:06:26,526 I think there is an ultimate presence in solo free climbing 1233 01:06:26,567 --> 01:06:30,566 that cannot be found anywhere, in any kind of life, 1234 01:06:30,607 --> 01:06:32,686 only if you bet it all. 1235 01:06:32,727 --> 01:06:38,046 Simply in a state of constant movement 1236 01:06:38,087 --> 01:06:41,726 and completely focused on reality, where nothing else matters 1237 01:06:41,767 --> 01:06:45,566 except what's in front of you and the movement you're doing, 1238 01:06:45,607 --> 01:06:49,806 I think that might be the reason. I think it can give a very powerful feeling. 1239 01:06:50,567 --> 01:06:52,246 It's starting to get windier up there. 1240 01:06:52,287 --> 01:06:54,286 That's right. But that's because he's coming 1241 01:06:54,327 --> 01:06:56,406 top of bamboo box number eight. 1242 01:06:57,047 --> 01:06:58,606 The last of the bamboo boxes. 1243 01:06:58,647 --> 01:07:01,646 Ten dragons, eight bamboo boxes. She mentioned some of the moves he does. 1244 01:07:01,687 --> 01:07:04,926 Back to Pete with detailed commentary. What do you see, Pete? 1245 01:07:04,967 --> 01:07:06,006 I mean, I... 1246 01:07:06,047 --> 01:07:08,526 I'm interested in the way he overcame the dragons. 1247 01:07:08,527 --> 01:07:10,886 They are slightly different as he comes from below 1248 01:07:10,927 --> 01:07:12,526 either from the left or right. 1249 01:07:12,567 --> 01:07:16,366 That move gives him a bit of balance 1250 01:07:16,407 --> 01:07:19,166 as he clung to the dragon to the edge of the window, 1251 01:07:19,207 --> 01:07:21,406 but also a move over the edge of the window. 1252 01:07:21,447 --> 01:07:25,806 He's moving over the edge is much smaller, 1253 01:07:25,847 --> 01:07:29,646 and he hasn't any forward traction. 1254 01:07:29,687 --> 01:07:33,646 So he's trying to pull down on a very slippery surface. 1255 01:07:33,687 --> 01:07:37,006 He gets a little more comfortable, But he didn't stay here long either. 1256 01:07:37,047 --> 01:07:40,886 Elle, we've seen this in everyone. 1257 01:07:40,927 --> 01:07:44,766 He turned the corner at the curved part of the dragon 1258 01:07:44,807 --> 01:07:46,846 with this little dance move. 1259 01:07:46,887 --> 01:07:48,566 Every time, my heart skips a beat. 1260 01:07:49,727 --> 01:07:50,566 Me too. 1261 01:07:51,247 --> 01:07:55,006 We climbers likes to stand on flat surfaces, 1262 01:07:55,047 --> 01:07:56,806 and the dragon is curved. 1263 01:07:56,807 --> 01:07:59,486 She will also notice he is standing in the middle 1264 01:07:59,527 --> 01:08:02,086 as much as possible, but right from the start, 1265 01:08:02,127 --> 01:08:04,526 he moves sideways. He slipped a little. 1266 01:08:04,567 --> 01:08:07,206 - He slid in that turn... - Yes. 1267 01:08:07,247 --> 01:08:09,166 And that also causes anxiety. 1268 01:08:09,207 --> 01:08:12,486 You don't really feel your legs is below you at that moment, 1269 01:08:12,527 --> 01:08:14,326 because of that change of angle. 1270 01:08:16,767 --> 01:08:19,646 If you invite to join, you are watching Skyscraper Live. 1271 01:08:19,687 --> 01:08:26,526 The talented Alex Honnold is trying Climb 500 meters on Taipei 101. 1272 01:08:27,567 --> 01:08:32,846 This is the largest building climbing act in history if he finishes without using the rope. 1273 01:08:32,887 --> 01:08:35,646 That's what I said. It made me stop. 1274 01:08:40,927 --> 01:08:42,686 Let's climb to the top. Any. 1275 01:08:42,727 --> 01:08:44,926 If you hold my ankle, will you be disqualified? 1276 01:08:52,887 --> 01:08:54,566 I'll stay here for a while. 1277 01:08:55,327 --> 01:08:56,326 He will rest for a bit. 1278 01:08:56,367 --> 01:08:58,966 I will try to clean my shoes and finger a little. 1279 01:08:59,487 --> 01:09:01,806 What does he do? He will clean his shoes and fingers. 1280 01:09:01,807 --> 01:09:03,406 He will clean his shoes and fingers 1281 01:09:03,447 --> 01:09:06,166 because we went up to this building when touring the building, 1282 01:09:06,207 --> 01:09:09,126 and he told us it's actually quite dirty. 1283 01:09:09,167 --> 01:09:10,726 It's a bit greasy, 1284 01:09:10,767 --> 01:09:12,646 and it can accumulate on shoes and hands. 1285 01:09:12,687 --> 01:09:15,086 Your feet and hands must be clean. 1286 01:09:15,087 --> 01:09:17,686 James, do you hear that? I cleaned my shoes for a while. 1287 01:09:52,287 --> 01:09:55,126 See the size? V2 in my gym. 1288 01:10:02,487 --> 01:10:05,166 Alex rested a bit, a nap if you want, 1289 01:10:05,167 --> 01:10:07,966 Clean your shoes, prepare your fingers. She mentioned that it was dirty. 1290 01:10:08,007 --> 01:10:12,446 This building is famous during the New Year. New with spectacular fireworks displays. 1291 01:10:12,487 --> 01:10:14,246 They explained the fireworks remnants 1292 01:10:14,287 --> 01:10:17,046 may still be on the building. 1293 01:10:17,087 --> 01:10:21,286 He continued to climb. The tower is still ahead. 1294 01:10:21,287 --> 01:10:23,166 Ugh, my headphones are broken. 1295 01:10:24,687 --> 01:10:26,886 Should I change it or do something else? 1296 01:10:29,967 --> 01:10:32,286 The tower consists of protruding parts, 1297 01:10:32,327 --> 01:10:33,606 circles and pinnacles. 1298 01:10:33,647 --> 01:10:35,366 - We will show. - I heard it. 1299 01:10:35,407 --> 01:10:37,766 When we get close, you will see the banners. 1300 01:10:39,327 --> 01:10:41,606 "Alex Solo 101". 1301 01:10:41,607 --> 01:10:43,726 There are a lot of excited Googlers. 1302 01:10:43,767 --> 01:10:46,846 I can hear them. Can they hear me? 1303 01:10:46,887 --> 01:10:49,846 I heard James again. Do they hear me? Okay. 1304 01:10:52,167 --> 01:10:54,686 The Google floor is very excited, it's crazy. 1305 01:10:57,327 --> 01:10:59,206 It's not just the Google layer, Alex. 1306 01:10:59,247 --> 01:11:01,246 - Everyone is excited. - Everyone is happy. 1307 01:11:01,287 --> 01:11:03,926 This is the perfect city for Alex's historic climb 1308 01:11:03,927 --> 01:11:06,166 because as soon as he arrived in Taiwan, 1309 01:11:06,207 --> 01:11:08,806 Fans flocked to the place. 1310 01:11:08,847 --> 01:11:11,806 James, do you want it? play my music again? 1311 01:11:14,047 --> 01:11:16,966 Fear is part of it indispensable for mountain climbing. 1312 01:11:19,047 --> 01:11:22,366 Especially with free solo, climbing without using a safety rope. 1313 01:11:22,407 --> 01:11:25,886 If you fall, you will die. It's obvious, it's scary. 1314 01:11:26,847 --> 01:11:30,646 Rope climbing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. 1315 01:11:34,207 --> 01:11:37,326 Very few top climbers willing to risk it all 1316 01:11:37,327 --> 01:11:38,526 to climb without a rope. 1317 01:11:39,527 --> 01:11:41,166 I just don't want to die. 1318 01:11:41,207 --> 01:11:44,326 - That's the most important thing. - Of course. 1319 01:11:44,367 --> 01:11:45,566 Magnus is very good at climbing mountains. 1320 01:11:45,607 --> 01:11:47,806 He'll be fine If you can overcome your fear. 1321 01:11:47,847 --> 01:11:50,806 I don't recommend anyone try this. 1322 01:11:50,807 --> 01:11:51,926 Don't try it at home. 1323 01:11:53,807 --> 01:11:57,246 I've had moments real fear when climbing alone, 1324 01:11:57,247 --> 01:12:01,046 But I got better at it in controlling fear 1325 01:12:01,087 --> 01:12:03,646 because I've been through so many times of fear. 1326 01:12:03,687 --> 01:12:06,766 The best way to cope Such scary moments 1327 01:12:06,807 --> 01:12:09,926 Be rational with the situation that you are facing, 1328 01:12:09,967 --> 01:12:12,166 Try to breathe deeply, calm yourself, 1329 01:12:12,207 --> 01:12:14,566 Try to make the best decisions. 1330 01:12:17,167 --> 01:12:19,246 And when everything goes well, 1331 01:12:19,287 --> 01:12:22,166 That's probably the best feeling when climbing. 1332 01:12:22,207 --> 01:12:26,086 Probably the best feeling that I experience in life. 1333 01:12:26,967 --> 01:12:29,366 Seth, when everyone knows I will do this project, 1334 01:12:29,407 --> 01:12:31,246 There are three words that are always mentioned. 1335 01:12:31,287 --> 01:12:34,126 - "Is he crazy?" - The answer is yes. 1336 01:12:34,167 --> 01:12:37,446 But, is that so? I mean, Emily, like... 1337 01:12:37,487 --> 01:12:42,366 "Is he crazy? He's addicted to adrenaline. He intended to commit suicide. He has problems." 1338 01:12:42,407 --> 01:12:43,806 "His brain is damaged." 1339 01:12:43,847 --> 01:12:46,806 - What do people not understand about Alex? - Let me conclude. 1340 01:12:46,847 --> 01:12:49,766 He's crazy, but I understand. 1341 01:12:49,807 --> 01:12:50,766 So, I understand. 1342 01:12:50,767 --> 01:12:53,966 I understand the desire to do something 1343 01:12:53,967 --> 01:12:55,806 that no one has ever done. 1344 01:12:55,807 --> 01:12:57,526 So I understand that impulse. 1345 01:12:57,567 --> 01:13:00,606 There's something in him make him greater, 1346 01:13:00,647 --> 01:13:03,646 want to do something different, leave a mark in history. 1347 01:13:03,647 --> 01:13:05,406 So, yes, he's crazy. 1348 01:13:05,447 --> 01:13:08,206 I mean, look at him. He's so high up there. 1349 01:13:08,247 --> 01:13:10,126 Standing on the ground, I couldn't even see him. 1350 01:13:10,167 --> 01:13:12,886 But I understand, Em. I get it. I understand. 1351 01:13:12,927 --> 01:13:14,646 He expressed himself very precisely. 1352 01:13:14,687 --> 01:13:18,286 I think one of the things most misunderstood about free climbing, 1353 01:13:18,327 --> 01:13:20,486 and maybe about climbing in general, it's adrenaline... 1354 01:13:20,527 --> 01:13:24,446 In front of me is a banner: "Set high goals and find your way there." 1355 01:13:24,487 --> 01:13:26,526 - That's right. - I will try my best. 1356 01:13:26,567 --> 01:13:28,446 That's right, honey. I understand. 1357 01:13:28,487 --> 01:13:30,366 I don't think... 1358 01:13:30,407 --> 01:13:32,526 If you get adrenaline from free climbing 1359 01:13:32,567 --> 01:13:35,606 then there must have been some problem. 1360 01:13:35,647 --> 01:13:37,246 It's a very long process. 1361 01:13:37,247 --> 01:13:39,846 He's been on the wall for an hour now. 1362 01:13:39,847 --> 01:13:41,966 There could be no adrenaline the whole time. 1363 01:13:42,007 --> 01:13:44,206 That means something is wrong. 1364 01:13:44,247 --> 01:13:45,766 It is necessary to be precise 1365 01:13:45,807 --> 01:13:50,686 stay calm, move with the flow, master your skills, 1366 01:13:50,727 --> 01:13:52,726 and that's exactly what he's doing. 1367 01:13:52,727 --> 01:13:56,646 Yes, Alex does feel scared. He understands how to manage it 1368 01:13:56,687 --> 01:14:00,566 as he said, and it's a process, and it requires decades of preparation 1369 01:14:00,567 --> 01:14:02,886 - and practice to reach this level. - Especially, 1370 01:14:02,927 --> 01:14:04,006 when you start to feel tired 1371 01:14:04,007 --> 01:14:06,846 and when you're tired, when you have to push through, Seth certainly understands that. 1372 01:14:06,887 --> 01:14:10,446 Here is the repetition, 1373 01:14:10,487 --> 01:14:12,606 do the same movement. - That's right. 1374 01:14:12,647 --> 01:14:17,526 It can put you in danger which you must try to overcome with will. 1375 01:14:17,567 --> 01:14:19,606 And that's extremely difficult. 1376 01:14:19,647 --> 01:14:23,006 But the problem is, you prepare for pain. 1377 01:14:23,047 --> 01:14:26,606 You prepare for it, and in a way, you accept that pain. 1378 01:14:26,647 --> 01:14:28,446 As if you already knew. 1379 01:14:28,487 --> 01:14:31,926 He practiced for hundreds of hours on the wall, in the gym, 1380 01:14:31,967 --> 01:14:34,846 to feel the way he would feel right now 1381 01:14:34,887 --> 01:14:37,806 as he was approaching the top of this tower. 1382 01:14:37,847 --> 01:14:39,286 He understands that feeling. 1383 01:14:39,327 --> 01:14:43,846 And in a way, when it comes, it's like a warm, welcoming blanket. 1384 01:14:43,887 --> 01:14:45,206 Now we are here. 1385 01:14:45,247 --> 01:14:47,446 Got to the point that I have been training to achieve. 1386 01:14:47,487 --> 01:14:49,886 I know I can get through this. 1387 01:14:49,887 --> 01:14:53,206 And on the other side of this, this crazy feeling... 1388 01:14:53,727 --> 01:14:58,286 This crazy feeling is great, is something no one has ever done. 1389 01:14:58,327 --> 01:15:01,726 There is a little girl climbing right in front of me in the window. 1390 01:15:05,967 --> 01:15:08,686 I definitely had some prejudices. 1391 01:15:08,727 --> 01:15:12,446 But I watch him do this. He is an extremely intelligent person. 1392 01:16:17,607 --> 01:16:19,126 - Barking sound. - The barking is back. 1393 01:16:19,167 --> 01:16:20,686 That's barking. 1394 01:16:20,727 --> 01:16:24,046 And he climbed up there. How wonderful. Great feeling. 1395 01:16:25,647 --> 01:16:27,366 Once again, Alex is climbing 1396 01:16:27,407 --> 01:16:31,086 bamboo boxes, Stop and rest a bit. 1397 01:16:32,327 --> 01:16:34,966 In front is still the tower with awnings, 1398 01:16:35,007 --> 01:16:36,766 circles, then the top. 1399 01:16:39,207 --> 01:16:43,126 So he... How many more dragons does he have left? 1400 01:16:43,167 --> 01:16:44,686 - There's only one left, right? - One. 1401 01:16:44,687 --> 01:16:46,166 - Correct. - So the bottom line, 1402 01:16:46,207 --> 01:16:49,286 the hardest part of this climb, he almost passed. 1403 01:16:49,327 --> 01:16:52,006 And when I look, as a climber, 1404 01:16:52,047 --> 01:16:54,206 they think: "Okay, now I'm almost 1405 01:16:54,207 --> 01:16:56,286 - finished the hardest part". - It's windy. 1406 01:16:59,047 --> 01:17:01,246 When she was almost done the hardest part, 1407 01:17:01,287 --> 01:17:03,406 There is a certain level of excitement 1408 01:17:03,447 --> 01:17:06,046 that you feel as if you have reached your destination? 1409 01:17:06,087 --> 01:17:08,646 I think we can allow ourselves excited to a certain extent, 1410 01:17:08,687 --> 01:17:10,286 - but it's not over yet. - Ugh. 1411 01:17:10,327 --> 01:17:11,966 I mean, the climbing peg pattern 1412 01:17:12,007 --> 01:17:14,006 is that there can be many difficult points. 1413 01:17:14,047 --> 01:17:16,166 - Are not. Don't say that. - You can have... 1414 01:17:16,167 --> 01:17:19,526 There may be one main point, and there is another point 1415 01:17:19,567 --> 01:17:23,086 appears towards the end due to fatigue. 1416 01:17:23,127 --> 01:17:26,126 And so... I don't think getting to the top will be easy. 1417 01:17:26,167 --> 01:17:27,646 It will require physical endurance. 1418 01:17:27,687 --> 01:17:28,846 - Are not. - Ah... 1419 01:17:28,847 --> 01:17:33,246 He can allow himself to be excited, sure, a little encouragement, 1420 01:17:33,287 --> 01:17:35,086 But then he will must concentrate. 1421 01:17:35,127 --> 01:17:37,166 Alex says discipline is the hardest 1422 01:17:37,207 --> 01:17:39,886 is not to let the mind be satisfied before the body can do it, 1423 01:17:39,887 --> 01:17:41,246 because right after the break 1424 01:17:41,287 --> 01:17:43,486 "Ah, I'm done", then I'll stop climbing 1425 01:17:43,527 --> 01:17:45,926 the way we need to be successful. 1426 01:17:48,367 --> 01:17:52,286 And he is succeeding pass the last bamboo box, 1427 01:17:52,327 --> 01:17:53,726 the last part of the dragon. 1428 01:17:53,767 --> 01:17:56,006 Back to Pete Woods, live comments, 1429 01:17:56,047 --> 01:17:57,046 see how he is. 1430 01:17:57,087 --> 01:17:58,726 What do you think, Pete? 1431 01:17:58,767 --> 01:18:02,126 Well, I'm watching mainly his legs. 1432 01:18:02,167 --> 01:18:06,046 Every stain on the window is long, he had to wipe twice. 1433 01:18:06,047 --> 01:18:08,846 And there's a little slippage every time 1434 01:18:08,887 --> 01:18:11,006 because like everyone mentioned before, 1435 01:18:11,047 --> 01:18:12,526 no friction. 1436 01:18:12,567 --> 01:18:16,446 With that steel, even rubber How good is the sole of the shoe? 1437 01:18:16,487 --> 01:18:17,686 There's still a little bit of slipping. 1438 01:18:17,727 --> 01:18:20,566 He controls that by tightening. 1439 01:18:20,607 --> 01:18:23,606 You see the left foot there, when he stepped on it, it slid down. 1440 01:18:23,647 --> 01:18:27,126 But, Elle, he moves very well. He moves confidently. 1441 01:18:27,167 --> 01:18:30,366 He shifted his weight to the left and right around the corner. 1442 01:18:30,407 --> 01:18:32,566 These little heel hooks, he wiped his hands. 1443 01:18:32,607 --> 01:18:36,006 These things show him are in complete control of the situation. 1444 01:18:36,047 --> 01:18:36,886 What about temperature? 1445 01:18:36,927 --> 01:18:39,126 This is the hottest day all this week 1446 01:18:39,167 --> 01:18:42,446 since we arrived in Taipei. Is there any indication that the temperature, 1447 01:18:42,487 --> 01:18:46,526 Sun, can impact to the way he climbs, Pete? 1448 01:18:46,567 --> 01:18:49,766 I saw when he sat down, he rolled up his pant legs twice, 1449 01:18:49,807 --> 01:18:52,726 that doesn't help much to reduce the heat. 1450 01:18:52,767 --> 01:18:55,366 But the metal will get hotter, and that will 1451 01:18:55,367 --> 01:18:57,766 make his hand sweat a little more. 1452 01:18:57,767 --> 01:18:59,526 You can see him applying more makeup. 1453 01:18:59,567 --> 01:19:02,726 And you will see him every time tuck the little heel hook into the edge, 1454 01:19:02,767 --> 01:19:04,286 he wiped his hands on his pants. 1455 01:19:04,327 --> 01:19:06,806 That's what climbers do very, very familiar. 1456 01:19:06,807 --> 01:19:09,646 That wiping action to reduce 1457 01:19:09,647 --> 01:19:12,046 a little moisture and grease on the surface 1458 01:19:12,087 --> 01:19:15,126 and a little chalk to get it dry again. 1459 01:19:15,167 --> 01:19:16,926 He's doing very, very well. 1460 01:19:16,967 --> 01:19:18,806 But he's definitely feeling hot 1461 01:19:18,847 --> 01:19:21,486 and you know when we're hot, we get tired. 1462 01:19:22,087 --> 01:19:25,566 Emily, I've been with you all week, so I feel the microphone vibrates a bit. 1463 01:19:25,607 --> 01:19:26,806 I saw him shaking his hand. 1464 01:19:26,847 --> 01:19:28,566 - What is he doing? - Yes, slight vibration. 1465 01:19:28,607 --> 01:19:30,966 He's resting a bit. 1466 01:19:30,967 --> 01:19:33,806 As if gently shaking the wrist, shaking the hand. 1467 01:19:33,847 --> 01:19:35,526 Maybe he put on some powder. 1468 01:19:35,567 --> 01:19:39,366 It will help strengthen blood circulated down his forearm. 1469 01:19:39,407 --> 01:19:40,566 If you are new to joining, 1470 01:19:40,607 --> 01:19:43,126 You are viewing Alex Honnold free solo challenge, 1471 01:19:43,167 --> 01:19:48,366 which means no rope, seat belt, no parachute, 1472 01:19:48,407 --> 01:19:52,486 rope climbing at Taipei 101, nearly 500 meters high. 1473 01:19:52,487 --> 01:19:54,886 You know this building. It is the main character 1474 01:19:54,927 --> 01:19:57,046 in every horizon scene of Taipei. 1475 01:19:57,087 --> 01:19:59,406 Through fireworks, greeting cards and movies. 1476 01:19:59,447 --> 01:20:03,766 It is a symbol of constructability of humans. But today it's the bad guy. 1477 01:20:04,367 --> 01:20:08,246 Alex is trying subdue this villain. 1478 01:20:08,287 --> 01:20:12,806 Can he do it? when we're getting to the hardest part of the climb? 1479 01:20:31,727 --> 01:20:34,046 Alright. I'd like to officially introduce you 1480 01:20:34,087 --> 01:20:37,166 member that my children like the most on my team, 1481 01:20:37,207 --> 01:20:38,366 Mark Robert. 1482 01:20:38,367 --> 01:20:40,286 He makes science becomes extremely interesting 1483 01:20:40,327 --> 01:20:44,446 as the star of CrunchLabs, available on Netflix. 1484 01:20:44,487 --> 01:20:46,366 If you want science unexpected and wild 1485 01:20:46,407 --> 01:20:49,046 and crazy, Mark Rober is the man you need. 1486 01:20:49,047 --> 01:20:52,846 And is currently available On the observatory is Mark 1487 01:20:52,887 --> 01:20:55,006 with Alex's wife, Sanni. 1488 01:21:00,727 --> 01:21:03,326 It's OK. He's almost there. 1489 01:21:08,007 --> 01:21:11,406 Alright. This is Alex. You can see him right here. 1490 01:21:11,447 --> 01:21:14,406 We are on the 89th floor. 1491 01:21:14,447 --> 01:21:18,886 We're trying to hold on a solemn silence 1492 01:21:18,927 --> 01:21:21,006 so as not to distract him. 1493 01:21:22,207 --> 01:21:23,366 Oh my God. 1494 01:21:33,367 --> 01:21:34,566 What? 1495 01:21:36,607 --> 01:21:37,606 Alex. 1496 01:21:41,807 --> 01:21:43,446 Come on up. 1497 01:21:50,887 --> 01:21:53,566 Well, the observatory is booming. 1498 01:22:17,167 --> 01:22:18,166 Rub. 1499 01:22:18,767 --> 01:22:20,406 Oh my God. 1500 01:22:31,447 --> 01:22:32,446 Rub. 1501 01:22:33,047 --> 01:22:35,166 That's unbelievable. 1502 01:22:35,207 --> 01:22:38,686 The feeling is completely different from what we see. 1503 01:22:39,167 --> 01:22:40,366 What do you think? 1504 01:22:40,407 --> 01:22:41,566 Oh, yes. 1505 01:22:41,607 --> 01:22:44,166 - God! - Rub. 1506 01:22:47,127 --> 01:22:49,166 I'm here with Tina. 1507 01:22:49,207 --> 01:22:51,846 Tina, I heard when he was here, she said: 1508 01:22:51,887 --> 01:22:53,926 - "He's so cute." - The radio must be broken. 1509 01:22:53,967 --> 01:22:55,006 - Quoted verbatim. - YES. 1510 01:22:55,047 --> 01:22:56,926 - It's amazing. - What do you think? 1511 01:22:56,967 --> 01:22:58,806 Poor... I'm about to vomit. 1512 01:22:59,447 --> 01:23:01,886 Tina, you're also a climber... 1513 01:23:01,927 --> 01:23:06,446 I don't know if everyone heard or not. but I don't. Maybe I climbed too high. 1514 01:23:06,487 --> 01:23:08,286 But I'm very excited. 1515 01:23:08,887 --> 01:23:10,326 I'm really excited. 1516 01:23:10,367 --> 01:23:11,686 More than one person is... 1517 01:23:11,727 --> 01:23:14,046 Climbing the last dragon was like... 1518 01:23:14,087 --> 01:23:16,926 I think listening to Tool is related to that. 1519 01:23:17,407 --> 01:23:20,486 We also have Matt here. Matt, you're from here. 1520 01:23:20,527 --> 01:23:22,966 - You have lived in Taiwan for 20 years? - That's right, 20 years. 1521 01:23:23,007 --> 01:23:24,766 I am American. I've been here 20 years. 1522 01:23:24,807 --> 01:23:26,566 Are you also in the climbing community? 1523 01:23:26,607 --> 01:23:28,326 I am an active member. 1524 01:23:28,367 --> 01:23:30,126 I am lucky to be part of the team. 1525 01:23:30,167 --> 01:23:32,406 Alright. I'll throw it to Alex here. 1526 01:23:32,407 --> 01:23:34,086 I think he's resting. 1527 01:23:34,127 --> 01:23:36,046 Alex, can you hear me? Are you too high? 1528 01:23:36,087 --> 01:23:37,486 Elle here. Hear that? 1529 01:23:37,527 --> 01:23:40,566 Yes, I heard it, and see everyone. 1530 01:23:40,607 --> 01:23:42,846 - He still sees me. - We didn't see you. 1531 01:23:42,887 --> 01:23:44,326 No, we can't. 1532 01:23:44,367 --> 01:23:46,726 - You're too high. - Head up there. 1533 01:23:46,767 --> 01:23:47,846 Let me get my binoculars. 1534 01:23:47,887 --> 01:23:50,606 I just heard you, Alex, because I was by your side, 1535 01:23:50,647 --> 01:23:53,526 I know if you say "I'm excited", That's not necessarily a good thing. 1536 01:23:53,527 --> 01:23:56,966 It doesn't mean you're excited. Do you see the body? 1537 01:23:57,007 --> 01:23:59,166 I'm fine. I'm definitely a bait. 1538 01:23:59,207 --> 01:24:01,606 But no, it felt great. 1539 01:24:01,647 --> 01:24:04,286 Because... You know, I try to go slow and steady. 1540 01:24:04,327 --> 01:24:09,406 I thought: "It has to be controlled..." But it is one. The building is very tall. 1541 01:24:09,447 --> 01:24:11,446 Yes, what are you thinking? 1542 01:24:11,487 --> 01:24:14,886 while climbing the building? What are you thinking? 1543 01:24:15,727 --> 01:24:18,126 Honestly, I tried go slowly and steadily, 1544 01:24:18,167 --> 01:24:21,566 gently, smoothly, controlled. It was quite windy. 1545 01:24:21,607 --> 01:24:24,446 I don't know if everyone saw it. but especially at the corner I'm climbing, 1546 01:24:24,487 --> 01:24:26,446 it receives wind force directly in some places. 1547 01:24:26,487 --> 01:24:29,566 So I just tried not be blown by strong and slow winds. 1548 01:24:29,567 --> 01:24:30,766 And enjoy the scenery. 1549 01:24:30,807 --> 01:24:32,926 Look at all the people and this scene. 1550 01:24:32,967 --> 01:24:35,086 It's crazy. This city is like... 1551 01:24:35,167 --> 01:24:38,126 What a beautiful day in Taipei. 1552 01:24:38,167 --> 01:24:40,126 I was about to say... Alex, you talked about that, 1553 01:24:40,167 --> 01:24:41,006 Emily also said, 1554 01:24:41,007 --> 01:24:43,246 Free climbing is quite a lonely sport. 1555 01:24:43,247 --> 01:24:46,326 How does it feel? while climbing over everyone's faces 1556 01:24:46,367 --> 01:24:48,806 while they masturbate to him and wave their hands? 1557 01:24:49,607 --> 01:24:52,566 Yeah, it's very different from the free climbing experience I usually do, 1558 01:24:52,607 --> 01:24:53,526 but it's great. 1559 01:24:53,567 --> 01:24:57,326 Like I'm going through this madness with them, especially with everyone in the building. 1560 01:24:57,367 --> 01:24:59,446 I think many people work in these offices. 1561 01:24:59,487 --> 01:25:02,566 I thought: "Maybe they will think differently now about the window they often look at." 1562 01:25:02,607 --> 01:25:06,526 This will definitely change their experience in the building." 1563 01:25:06,567 --> 01:25:07,366 I don't know anymore. 1564 01:25:07,407 --> 01:25:09,886 It's great to share it with everyone. 1565 01:25:09,927 --> 01:25:12,406 It's great to watch him do that. 1566 01:25:12,447 --> 01:25:14,486 But I finished the bamboo boxes, 1567 01:25:14,527 --> 01:25:15,886 That is the majority of the climbing screen. 1568 01:25:15,927 --> 01:25:19,886 Now I'm approaching the tower, This may be the most difficult obstacle. 1569 01:25:19,927 --> 01:25:21,686 When I look at what awaits you, 1570 01:25:21,687 --> 01:25:24,086 between the eaves, and circles and pinnacles... 1571 01:25:24,127 --> 01:25:25,526 He's looking up. 1572 01:25:25,567 --> 01:25:28,406 What do you think right now? What is your approach? 1573 01:25:28,927 --> 01:25:31,326 Yes, still the same. I will try to go slow and steady. 1574 01:25:31,367 --> 01:25:34,126 I think the wind probably will more influence here. 1575 01:25:34,167 --> 01:25:36,206 But no, I feel fine. 1576 01:25:36,247 --> 01:25:38,966 I will adjust the pace and try to enjoy. 1577 01:25:39,807 --> 01:25:40,686 One more question, 1578 01:25:40,727 --> 01:25:43,846 Do you have any more music yet, man? 1579 01:25:44,607 --> 01:25:46,246 - Yes. - Great! 1580 01:25:46,287 --> 01:25:48,846 Don't know how it's controlled. but it makes me happy. 1581 01:25:48,847 --> 01:25:50,646 - I need a melody. - I'm very happy. 1582 01:25:50,647 --> 01:25:51,646 I understand that feeling. 1583 01:25:51,687 --> 01:25:53,446 We want you to have everything you need 1584 01:25:53,447 --> 01:25:55,406 to complete the final climb. 1585 01:25:55,447 --> 01:25:57,886 Because again, We know you said it 1586 01:25:57,927 --> 01:26:00,526 he never lifted his foot off the brake 1587 01:26:00,567 --> 01:26:03,006 while climbing. I know you don't look up and think: 1588 01:26:03,047 --> 01:26:06,806 "It's as easy as a joke", right? The important thing is complete concentration. 1589 01:26:06,847 --> 01:26:08,446 Yes, every move is important. 1590 01:26:08,487 --> 01:26:12,126 I'll take it slow and make sure I climb well. 1591 01:26:12,647 --> 01:26:14,686 With that, I feel like I should continue. 1592 01:26:14,727 --> 01:26:15,566 I will continue 1593 01:26:15,607 --> 01:26:19,446 when I was still hot and excited, and ready. 1594 01:26:20,007 --> 01:26:22,486 Alright. We are ready to see you. 1595 01:26:23,647 --> 01:26:27,126 - Go ahead, Alex. Let's go. - Alright. See you at the top. 1596 01:26:27,167 --> 01:26:28,926 Go ahead. 1597 01:26:28,967 --> 01:26:31,566 - Goodbye everyone at the observatory. - Let's win. 1598 01:26:31,607 --> 01:26:33,446 Now I'm going to jump over the shaft. 1599 01:26:34,807 --> 01:26:36,526 "Now I'm going to jump over the shaft." 1600 01:26:36,567 --> 01:26:37,966 Sounds like no. 1601 01:26:38,007 --> 01:26:40,246 If invited to participate, you are watching Skyscraper Live. 1602 01:26:40,287 --> 01:26:44,166 Alex Honnold, solo free climber greatest in history, 1603 01:26:44,167 --> 01:26:47,326 trying to do one thing no one has ever done it, 1604 01:26:47,367 --> 01:26:50,166 Climb to the top of Taipei 101 without using a seat belt. 1605 01:26:50,207 --> 01:26:53,686 He overcame giant obstacles, stone slabs, Nhu Y gems, 1606 01:26:53,727 --> 01:26:55,646 bamboo boxes, and dragons. 1607 01:26:58,007 --> 01:26:59,486 - Unbelievable. - Come on. 1608 01:26:59,527 --> 01:27:03,006 But now, he's coming the hardest part of the day. 1609 01:27:03,047 --> 01:27:05,326 This is the part that we all worry about. 1610 01:27:05,367 --> 01:27:08,166 It's called the tower, where he will meet the first racing hen. 1611 01:27:08,207 --> 01:27:11,686 I talked to Alex and found out to conquer those points, 1612 01:27:11,727 --> 01:27:13,726 he would have to go all out. 1613 01:27:13,727 --> 01:27:17,006 YES! So excited. 1614 01:27:17,047 --> 01:27:19,446 Racing roof. 1615 01:27:19,487 --> 01:27:24,246 Alex's next big challenge located at an altitude of over 427 meters. 1616 01:27:25,607 --> 01:27:26,766 At the present time, 1617 01:27:26,807 --> 01:27:29,606 he climbed up as tall as the Empire State Building, 1618 01:27:29,647 --> 01:27:31,766 now facing the roof. 1619 01:27:31,807 --> 01:27:33,246 What is the most worrying thing? 1620 01:27:33,927 --> 01:27:35,686 The challenge in the roof is: 1621 01:27:35,727 --> 01:27:38,606 have to hang on those big roof mounds. 1622 01:27:38,647 --> 01:27:42,726 - Hanging, no place to rest your feet? - You really have to hang it. 1623 01:27:42,767 --> 01:27:43,686 Yes, great. 1624 01:27:43,727 --> 01:27:46,446 Show me How did you practice for this part? 1625 01:27:46,487 --> 01:27:49,206 This is kind of like pull-up movements are more dynamic, 1626 01:27:49,247 --> 01:27:50,286 let... 1627 01:27:51,087 --> 01:27:52,086 Oh. 1628 01:27:53,487 --> 01:27:56,486 - Something like that. - Need to apply very strong force. 1629 01:27:57,167 --> 01:28:00,806 Upper body strength will be the deciding factor in the roof. 1630 01:28:00,807 --> 01:28:04,286 Will Alex continue or give up? 1631 01:28:06,887 --> 01:28:10,126 Again, like many features of this building, 1632 01:28:10,167 --> 01:28:13,086 The roof also has a function and purpose. 1633 01:28:13,127 --> 01:28:17,006 Today, that purpose is to prevent Alex from climbing. 1634 01:28:17,567 --> 01:28:22,166 She found this part disturbing Is that so, Emily? 1635 01:28:22,207 --> 01:28:25,446 It is worrying because this is the steepest part. 1636 01:28:25,487 --> 01:28:26,366 Above all burn bamboo. 1637 01:28:26,407 --> 01:28:29,766 I've never been this excited Climb past the security camera like that. 1638 01:28:29,807 --> 01:28:32,566 Alex told me that this is the passage 1639 01:28:32,607 --> 01:28:36,206 that he was most worried about when exploring the building, 1640 01:28:36,727 --> 01:28:37,806 because it's too steep. 1641 01:28:37,847 --> 01:28:41,206 And he realized that can grab the back 1642 01:28:41,247 --> 01:28:47,166 This security camera and reached for the canopy above. 1643 01:29:15,007 --> 01:29:15,886 So cool. 1644 01:29:23,927 --> 01:29:26,566 It's unbelievable. That's... 1645 01:29:26,607 --> 01:29:29,406 He did Is it the way you think, Emily? 1646 01:29:30,407 --> 01:29:32,166 He did almost exactly what I thought he would. 1647 01:29:32,207 --> 01:29:35,846 Sometimes relaxing your legs is more effective 1648 01:29:35,887 --> 01:29:38,046 - when climbing walls. - No, that's scarier. 1649 01:29:38,087 --> 01:29:40,646 - Correct. - It's better to do it under control 1650 01:29:40,687 --> 01:29:43,206 is to fly out uncontrollably. 1651 01:29:43,247 --> 01:29:46,846 If it can be done in a controlled way, tighten your abs, weigh your legs up, 1652 01:29:46,887 --> 01:29:49,126 it will be much faster, also a bit more efficient. 1653 01:29:49,167 --> 01:29:52,646 I guess he'll do that a few more times. 1654 01:29:53,847 --> 01:29:56,366 This part is not continuous like the bamboo segments, 1655 01:29:56,407 --> 01:30:00,926 but it's difficult because some parts are steeper. 1656 01:30:20,887 --> 01:30:24,686 This is a technical sample paragraph of the inclined climbing section. 1657 01:32:12,287 --> 01:32:16,686 You know what? I'm a bit tired. 1658 01:33:16,647 --> 01:33:19,486 We're following Alex Honnold... 1659 01:33:21,127 --> 01:33:23,286 Try climbing Taipei 101 tower with bare hands. 1660 01:33:23,327 --> 01:33:27,286 This is the last leg of the journey, but you heard him say, 1661 01:33:27,327 --> 01:33:31,246 "God, I'm so tired." Something he had predicted. 1662 01:33:32,487 --> 01:33:34,566 The photo is climbing the tower. 1663 01:33:38,967 --> 01:33:44,286 Only a few hundred meters away from glory, but still not able to gain liquid. 1664 01:33:44,327 --> 01:33:48,086 There's no time to... 1665 01:33:48,127 --> 01:33:52,766 I can admit that I'm tired, but it's the final part. 1666 01:33:52,807 --> 01:33:55,726 Everything happened before no longer important. 1667 01:33:55,767 --> 01:34:00,606 The only thing that matters is keep moving forward to achieve greatness. 1668 01:34:18,127 --> 01:34:19,686 Are you ready to float? 1669 01:34:21,887 --> 01:34:24,406 Alex just said: "Ready to float?" 1670 01:34:24,447 --> 01:34:26,646 - What does that mean, Emily? - It's too windy. 1671 01:34:26,687 --> 01:34:31,206 Which means he's about to climb without using your feet, 1672 01:34:31,247 --> 01:34:32,566 if he really does. 1673 01:34:32,567 --> 01:34:33,966 - There. - Oh my God. 1674 01:35:25,047 --> 01:35:28,686 This is amazing. 1675 01:35:29,927 --> 01:35:33,326 After all he's done to get to this point, 1676 01:35:34,687 --> 01:35:36,966 it's unbelievable. 1677 01:35:37,847 --> 01:35:40,166 It deserves all the praise that we can think of. 1678 01:35:46,367 --> 01:35:47,406 Rub. 1679 01:35:49,287 --> 01:35:50,806 - Rub. - Rub. 1680 01:35:50,847 --> 01:35:51,846 Rub. 1681 01:35:52,927 --> 01:35:53,926 Rub. 1682 01:35:55,207 --> 01:35:57,086 Another milestone passed. 1683 01:35:57,087 --> 01:35:59,606 James, do I need to do anything, Or just passing by? 1684 01:35:59,647 --> 01:36:04,086 He reached the 101st floor, where he was about to be welcomed 1685 01:36:04,127 --> 01:36:07,206 by Mark Rober himself, people are waiting there. Mark? 1686 01:36:08,687 --> 01:36:10,926 Alex is climbing over the railing. 1687 01:36:10,967 --> 01:36:12,646 He will continue to climb. 1688 01:36:12,687 --> 01:36:15,806 We are on the 101st floor. There are no more floors above. 1689 01:36:15,847 --> 01:36:18,606 Only 61 meters left to reach the summit. 1690 01:36:18,607 --> 01:36:22,846 We are having to wear our hats backwards 1691 01:36:22,887 --> 01:36:24,686 because the wind is too strong. 1692 01:36:24,727 --> 01:36:26,446 Energy fills the whole space. 1693 01:36:26,447 --> 01:36:28,206 I'm here with Sanni. 1694 01:36:28,247 --> 01:36:31,526 Sanni, you must be very happy, right? 1695 01:36:31,567 --> 01:36:34,246 I don't want to celebrate too soon, 1696 01:36:34,287 --> 01:36:37,366 But I feel a little relieved. 1697 01:36:37,407 --> 01:36:39,126 Me too. 1698 01:36:39,167 --> 01:36:41,326 When he reached the top of the tower, 1699 01:36:41,367 --> 01:36:43,086 What do you think he will think? 1700 01:36:43,127 --> 01:36:44,766 Oh, he'll be so excited. 1701 01:36:44,807 --> 01:36:46,886 Only when it's done will we be real 1702 01:36:46,927 --> 01:36:49,166 feel it all and cherish that moment, 1703 01:36:49,207 --> 01:36:50,286 It's a serious battle here. 1704 01:36:50,327 --> 01:36:52,286 Wow, hope everything goes well. 1705 01:36:52,327 --> 01:36:53,846 Alright. We will 1706 01:36:53,887 --> 01:36:58,086 let Sanni meet him when he got off the top of the tower. 1707 01:36:58,127 --> 01:36:59,166 So excited. 1708 01:36:59,207 --> 01:37:02,486 I took the elevator up here. but still excited. 1709 01:37:02,487 --> 01:37:05,366 I can do it. Try your best! Back to you ladies. 1710 01:37:08,287 --> 01:37:10,166 Next, Alex is standing 1711 01:37:10,207 --> 01:37:11,286 where the circles are. 1712 01:37:11,327 --> 01:37:13,846 That's the part which he frankly told me 1713 01:37:13,887 --> 01:37:16,406 is one of the parts he was most concerned. 1714 01:37:35,647 --> 01:37:37,286 That's not a random shape. 1715 01:37:37,287 --> 01:37:40,126 They are inspired from ancient Chinese coins. 1716 01:37:40,167 --> 01:37:44,126 They are designed to symbolize prosperity, balance, protection. 1717 01:37:44,167 --> 01:37:47,326 Seth, think carefully This is somewhat ironic, 1718 01:37:47,327 --> 01:37:50,646 because for Alex, That's one of the hardest parts. 1719 01:37:51,167 --> 01:37:54,046 Yes, I know Mark was excited to be up there. 1720 01:37:54,087 --> 01:37:55,966 Oh, no. 1721 01:37:56,447 --> 01:37:58,646 Emily! Are not! Why? 1722 01:37:59,207 --> 01:38:00,246 Are not! 1723 01:38:04,887 --> 01:38:07,726 Emily, he's playing with our emotions. 1724 01:38:07,767 --> 01:38:09,606 Well, a little bit. 1725 01:38:09,647 --> 01:38:10,726 Um... 1726 01:38:10,767 --> 01:38:13,606 It looks dangerous, but is quite safe. 1727 01:38:13,647 --> 01:38:15,366 That upside down movement has a purpose. 1728 01:38:15,407 --> 01:38:17,726 Yes, let him rest for a while. 1729 01:38:34,607 --> 01:38:36,846 We're following Alex. 1730 01:38:37,367 --> 01:38:38,886 This is the last leg of the journey. 1731 01:38:38,927 --> 01:38:40,446 This is called the top of the tower. 1732 01:38:43,567 --> 01:38:44,686 Emily... 1733 01:38:45,327 --> 01:38:46,406 There are ladders 1734 01:38:47,287 --> 01:38:49,766 because it's impossible... 1735 01:38:49,807 --> 01:38:54,366 Birds can't even land on top of this tower, so climbing there is impossible. 1736 01:38:54,407 --> 01:38:55,926 - Ugh. - But neither does escalation 1737 01:38:55,967 --> 01:38:56,966 more secure. 1738 01:38:57,007 --> 01:38:59,206 Huh, he told me that This ladder is very difficult to climb. 1739 01:38:59,247 --> 01:39:01,566 This ladder is very slippery, constantly mobile, 1740 01:39:01,607 --> 01:39:04,806 If there's wind, it's even more difficult to climb. 1741 01:39:14,047 --> 01:39:16,486 The view from Taipei 101 tower 1742 01:39:16,487 --> 01:39:18,086 - so magnificent. - Unbelievable. 1743 01:39:18,087 --> 01:39:19,726 Finally the weather is beautiful. 1744 01:39:19,767 --> 01:39:21,286 It's been raining here all week. 1745 01:39:21,287 --> 01:39:24,806 There have been many earthquakes this past week. 1746 01:39:24,847 --> 01:39:27,166 We had to postpone for a day, 1747 01:39:27,207 --> 01:39:30,006 But Alex was about to do something 1748 01:39:30,047 --> 01:39:32,566 which he had dreamed of since he was a child. 1749 01:39:32,567 --> 01:39:35,646 Emily, he was Tell her about Taipei 101 tower. 1750 01:39:35,687 --> 01:39:37,686 She realized he wanted to do this 1751 01:39:37,727 --> 01:39:39,046 Since when? 1752 01:39:39,087 --> 01:39:41,886 About 12 years ago, I listened 1753 01:39:41,927 --> 01:39:43,646 he wanted to climb this building, 1754 01:39:43,647 --> 01:39:46,566 and he always wanted to climbing a skyscraper, so... 1755 01:39:46,607 --> 01:39:50,526 I feel very lucky seeing it right now. 1756 01:39:51,887 --> 01:39:53,486 This is a historic moment. 1757 01:39:53,527 --> 01:39:55,646 As he climbed up the side of this building, 1758 01:39:55,687 --> 01:39:58,086 Look at this scene, looks like a postcard that I... 1759 01:39:58,127 --> 01:40:00,966 It looks... unreal. 1760 01:40:01,007 --> 01:40:03,846 Great, I am Witness a historic moment. 1761 01:40:04,967 --> 01:40:06,006 It's magical. 1762 01:40:08,727 --> 01:40:13,006 People keep asking Alex about motivation to climb a skyscraper 1763 01:40:13,047 --> 01:40:15,406 live on television without using a seat belt. 1764 01:40:15,447 --> 01:40:18,886 He said: "If allowed, I will climb." 1765 01:40:18,927 --> 01:40:20,966 He said it was when he was young often climb buildings, 1766 01:40:21,007 --> 01:40:22,806 But then I grew up, 1767 01:40:22,847 --> 01:40:25,086 that is forbidden, that he doesn't want to break the law. 1768 01:40:25,087 --> 01:40:26,606 So now that I have the chance, I climb. 1769 01:40:26,647 --> 01:40:28,966 This is the least luxurious climb. 1770 01:41:01,167 --> 01:41:03,766 I repeat, This journey is not over yet. 1771 01:41:03,807 --> 01:41:05,726 This is the most difficult part. 1772 01:41:05,767 --> 01:41:07,086 Listen to what Emily said. 1773 01:41:07,807 --> 01:41:09,926 It was a rickety ladder. 1774 01:41:09,967 --> 01:41:11,046 He's so tired. 1775 01:41:11,087 --> 01:41:13,886 20 floors ago he said he had a muscle strain 1776 01:41:13,927 --> 01:41:15,166 and exhausted. 1777 01:41:15,687 --> 01:41:18,366 If he wants, he still has a chance now 1778 01:41:18,407 --> 01:41:19,726 to give up now, 1779 01:41:20,367 --> 01:41:22,846 if he doesn't want to continue climbing. 1780 01:43:47,287 --> 01:43:48,446 He did it! 1781 01:43:53,287 --> 01:43:55,886 Alex Honnold once again making history. 1782 01:44:06,927 --> 01:44:08,046 So great! 1783 01:44:19,047 --> 01:44:20,326 The wind is so strong! 1784 01:44:26,647 --> 01:44:30,366 My headphones are disconnected, so I didn't hear anyone. 1785 01:44:30,847 --> 01:44:35,326 But I still see everyone's table, so Elle, Emily and Seth, 1786 01:44:35,367 --> 01:44:39,166 I still see everyone, and I was very angry. 1787 01:44:39,207 --> 01:44:40,766 - Oh my God. - The wind is very strong here. 1788 01:44:40,807 --> 01:44:42,446 - It looks very windy. - So great. 1789 01:44:42,487 --> 01:44:45,286 I did it. He made history. 1790 01:44:45,327 --> 01:44:48,166 This is what he has dreamed of all his life. 1791 01:44:48,207 --> 01:44:51,366 Now stand there, How are you feeling right now, Alex? 1792 01:44:56,607 --> 01:44:58,846 He is taking a selfie. 1793 01:45:00,327 --> 01:45:02,206 - Let's see. - The year is 2026. 1794 01:45:04,767 --> 01:45:06,966 - Rub. - That's right! 1795 01:45:07,007 --> 01:45:08,006 Look. 1796 01:45:09,807 --> 01:45:11,966 - I heard people's voices. - That's right! 1797 01:45:12,007 --> 01:45:13,566 - Wait a moment. - Let's go. 1798 01:45:13,607 --> 01:45:14,846 Take photos of the city. 1799 01:45:21,127 --> 01:45:22,526 It's so great. 1800 01:45:30,207 --> 01:45:33,086 Okay, I'll hang up the phone. 1801 01:45:35,927 --> 01:45:37,886 Hello Elle and everyone. 1802 01:45:37,927 --> 01:45:40,606 I don't hear people, 1803 01:45:40,647 --> 01:45:42,846 But I'm very angry. But you know what? 1804 01:45:42,887 --> 01:45:44,006 I'm actually quite tired. 1805 01:45:44,007 --> 01:45:45,926 Climbing the top of the tower is quite tiring. I'm crazy 1806 01:45:45,967 --> 01:45:48,006 "Oh, my hands are starting to get tired." 1807 01:45:48,527 --> 01:45:49,766 But it's great. 1808 01:45:50,327 --> 01:45:52,926 We hear you. Do you hear that? 1809 01:45:54,287 --> 01:45:55,846 Do you hear that, Alex? 1810 01:45:58,247 --> 01:46:00,326 It's OK. We'll hear from Alex 1811 01:46:00,367 --> 01:46:02,686 as he climbed down from the top of the tower. 1812 01:46:02,727 --> 01:46:04,926 You just saw a scene of Sanni. 1813 01:46:04,967 --> 01:46:08,726 Alex's lifelong dream has become a reality. 1814 01:46:08,767 --> 01:46:11,806 The real Alex Honnold standing on top of the world. 1815 01:46:11,847 --> 01:46:14,446 Oh, when I saw the final climb, I am very touched. 1816 01:46:14,487 --> 01:46:16,406 I almost cried. 1817 01:46:16,447 --> 01:46:18,206 There's something so inspiring about it. 1818 01:46:18,247 --> 01:46:21,446 Everyone will remember forever Where are we on the day? 1819 01:46:21,487 --> 01:46:24,326 Alex Honnold conquered the top of Taipei 101 tower. 1820 01:46:24,367 --> 01:46:26,526 - It's amazing. - How do you feel? 1821 01:46:26,567 --> 01:46:28,406 I see you're quite emotional, Emily. 1822 01:46:28,447 --> 01:46:30,446 Well, I shed a few tears. 1823 01:46:30,487 --> 01:46:32,046 - I was in tears. - That's right. 1824 01:46:32,087 --> 01:46:34,886 I don't know, it is what it is. 1825 01:46:34,927 --> 01:46:36,566 - I'm very proud. - The building is so beautiful. 1826 01:46:36,607 --> 01:46:37,646 When I got to know him. 1827 01:46:37,687 --> 01:46:39,126 What emotions are rising? 1828 01:46:39,127 --> 01:46:41,246 - Why? - I'm really relieved. 1829 01:46:43,287 --> 01:46:45,766 I think Many of us are quite worried. 1830 01:46:45,767 --> 01:46:49,406 Um, this is amazing. 1831 01:46:49,447 --> 01:46:51,006 When participating in this journey. 1832 01:46:51,007 --> 01:46:53,766 I think sport climbing Really proud of Alex. 1833 01:46:53,807 --> 01:46:56,006 I'm proud to know him. 1834 01:46:59,047 --> 01:47:02,126 Sometimes we have to clarify a few things. 1835 01:47:02,167 --> 01:47:05,286 If you're just checking in now that's a pity. 1836 01:47:05,327 --> 01:47:07,926 You just missed out on a tower climb of a lifetime. 1837 01:47:07,967 --> 01:47:10,366 Alex Honnold, climbing Taipei 101 tower with bare hands, 1838 01:47:10,407 --> 01:47:13,366 Climb buildings with bare hands highest ever, 1839 01:47:13,407 --> 01:47:15,606 Fulfilling a lifelong dream. 1840 01:47:15,647 --> 01:47:19,166 A journey full of difficulties Alex's, right? 1841 01:47:19,767 --> 01:47:22,246 He did it when he was 40 years old and had children. 1842 01:47:23,087 --> 01:47:25,526 Another life, a very different chapter 1843 01:47:25,567 --> 01:47:27,766 compared to when he filmed Free Solo. 1844 01:47:27,807 --> 01:47:29,846 The main thing is the Free Solo filming, 1845 01:47:29,847 --> 01:47:32,846 he doesn't have it Sanni stood there waiting for him to climb down. 1846 01:47:33,367 --> 01:47:34,366 Today there is. 1847 01:47:34,407 --> 01:47:38,246 Mark Rober is with Sanni while she waits for her husband. 1848 01:47:39,087 --> 01:47:40,206 Mark? 1849 01:47:42,407 --> 01:47:45,006 I got goosebumps. 1850 01:47:45,047 --> 01:47:47,126 I also felt emotional 1851 01:47:47,167 --> 01:47:49,966 when you see one of us 1852 01:47:49,967 --> 01:47:53,486 just achieved an achievement truly amazing. 1853 01:47:53,527 --> 01:47:56,366 An outstanding talent 1854 01:47:56,407 --> 01:47:58,086 that we have the opportunity to witness today. 1855 01:47:58,127 --> 01:47:59,646 This is really special. 1856 01:48:01,767 --> 01:48:03,446 - How wonderful. - That's right. 1857 01:48:03,487 --> 01:48:07,326 Mark, thank you provided scientific information, 1858 01:48:07,967 --> 01:48:11,206 not only about obstacles and challenges, 1859 01:48:11,247 --> 01:48:13,646 buildings, but also the weather. 1860 01:48:14,887 --> 01:48:16,926 We don't have earthquakes. That's amazing. 1861 01:48:16,927 --> 01:48:19,206 Luckily the weather had cleared up in time. 1862 01:48:19,927 --> 01:48:21,046 And now Alex... 1863 01:48:23,047 --> 01:48:24,686 They are laughing. He... 1864 01:48:29,087 --> 01:48:32,246 I think he deserves a seat belt 1865 01:48:32,287 --> 01:48:34,006 with help when climbing down. 1866 01:48:34,047 --> 01:48:35,166 Someone asked me 1867 01:48:35,207 --> 01:48:36,446 "How did he climb down?" 1868 01:48:36,447 --> 01:48:38,726 I said, "We'll make him climb down." 1869 01:48:38,767 --> 01:48:42,046 We don't do that. He will take the elevator down. 1870 01:48:42,087 --> 01:48:44,286 He will be received there by Sanni. 1871 01:48:44,767 --> 01:48:50,126 Alex Honnold just got it a dramatic and unbelievable tower climb. 1872 01:48:50,167 --> 01:48:52,966 If there is a reason I shouldn't have started climbing down 1873 01:48:53,527 --> 01:48:55,286 then please tell me. 1874 01:48:57,847 --> 01:48:59,006 Here it is. 1875 01:49:08,207 --> 01:49:11,126 Emily, how do you feel? when he had the rope in his hand? 1876 01:49:11,167 --> 01:49:13,766 Oh, I'm so excited. 1877 01:49:14,247 --> 01:49:17,886 I... Everything went perfectly. 1878 01:49:17,887 --> 01:49:20,246 I'm very happy. I'm happy for Alex. 1879 01:49:21,287 --> 01:49:22,686 I'm happy for everyone. 1880 01:49:26,047 --> 01:49:27,126 Oh, the wind is so strong. 1881 01:49:29,247 --> 01:49:32,366 You are watching Alex performed another amazing feat. 1882 01:49:32,367 --> 01:49:34,766 Compared to some of the greatest moments in career 1883 01:49:34,807 --> 01:49:36,046 so what? 1884 01:49:36,087 --> 01:49:38,606 I'm so lucky to be able to 1885 01:49:38,607 --> 01:49:40,926 experience many things throughout my career, 1886 01:49:40,967 --> 01:49:43,526 travel around the world, playing in front of great crowds, 1887 01:49:43,567 --> 01:49:45,806 Meet excellent athletes achieve great achievements, 1888 01:49:45,847 --> 01:49:48,446 people achieve extraordinary achievements. 1889 01:49:48,487 --> 01:49:50,686 This is a unique event. 1890 01:49:50,687 --> 01:49:51,926 Nothing compares. 1891 01:49:51,967 --> 01:49:54,686 Probably-not reproducible. 1892 01:49:54,687 --> 01:49:58,246 And this is also the first time there is such an event. 1893 01:49:58,287 --> 01:50:00,926 So maybe here, witnessing a historic moment, 1894 01:50:00,967 --> 01:50:04,846 Watch Alex make history when he climbed down from the building, 1895 01:50:04,887 --> 01:50:06,366 this is truly special. 1896 01:50:06,407 --> 01:50:07,406 Like I said... 1897 01:50:07,447 --> 01:50:09,326 Try to climb down gracefully. 1898 01:50:09,367 --> 01:50:10,486 Due to the wind. 1899 01:50:11,127 --> 01:50:13,126 There is an emotional element. 1900 01:50:13,167 --> 01:50:16,566 There's something very primal and very intense 1901 01:50:16,607 --> 01:50:20,046 when witnessing someone Fulfill your lifelong dream, 1902 01:50:20,087 --> 01:50:21,366 not just any dream, 1903 01:50:21,407 --> 01:50:23,726 but a dream to stand on top of the world. 1904 01:50:23,767 --> 01:50:26,486 That's truly extraordinary. 1905 01:50:26,527 --> 01:50:28,206 Climbing master. 1906 01:50:28,247 --> 01:50:32,326 When we arrived at Alex's house, I joked with him 1907 01:50:32,887 --> 01:50:36,566 "I'm Michael Jordan of bare-handed rock climbing 1908 01:50:36,607 --> 01:50:38,966 but has Yoda's humble qualities." 1909 01:50:38,967 --> 01:50:42,446 Because he's always downplaying its achievements. 1910 01:50:42,487 --> 01:50:46,446 You can imagine the meaning his with the climbing world? 1911 01:50:55,967 --> 01:50:57,606 - Ha ha! - Great! 1912 01:50:58,167 --> 01:51:00,486 Great! So great! 1913 01:51:04,727 --> 01:51:06,606 - Oh. - Is it very hot? 1914 01:51:07,247 --> 01:51:08,846 - Very pleasant. - Really? 1915 01:51:08,887 --> 01:51:10,686 I was worried that you would feel too hot. 1916 01:51:10,727 --> 01:51:11,886 A little hot, then... 1917 01:51:11,927 --> 01:51:13,326 Then I worried that the wind was too strong. 1918 01:51:13,367 --> 01:51:15,126 The wind is very strong. 1919 01:51:15,167 --> 01:51:17,086 - Very strong. - When coming out from downstairs, 1920 01:51:17,127 --> 01:51:19,446 I thought: "Oh my god, the wind is so strong". 1921 01:51:19,487 --> 01:51:20,886 But it's great. 1922 01:51:20,927 --> 01:51:22,086 - Great! - Great! 1923 01:51:22,127 --> 01:51:23,406 Good job. 1924 01:51:24,047 --> 01:51:25,846 You look great. 1925 01:51:26,367 --> 01:51:28,126 I see. I feel very happy. 1926 01:51:28,167 --> 01:51:29,886 - I don't know... - Paper towels. 1927 01:51:29,927 --> 01:51:31,206 He climbed really fast. 1928 01:51:31,247 --> 01:51:32,806 - Really? - Just ask me to rest. 1929 01:51:32,847 --> 01:51:34,806 - stop. - I thought I climbed quite slowly. 1930 01:51:34,847 --> 01:51:36,606 - No, you climb very fast. - Good. 1931 01:51:36,647 --> 01:51:38,926 Ů. 1932 01:51:39,487 --> 01:51:41,846 I almost had a panic attack the whole time. 1933 01:51:41,887 --> 01:51:44,446 He felt very calm. He tried to wave to everyone. 1934 01:51:44,487 --> 01:51:46,206 But then I worried about not knowing 1935 01:51:46,247 --> 01:51:47,486 Have you cleaned your shoes clean enough? 1936 01:51:47,527 --> 01:51:48,966 I wiped it three times already. 1937 01:51:48,967 --> 01:51:50,686 He wiped his hands many times. 1938 01:51:50,727 --> 01:51:52,406 - I'm very comfortable. - Ugh. 1939 01:51:52,447 --> 01:51:53,806 - Wonderful. - You did very well. 1940 01:51:53,847 --> 01:51:55,806 - Wonderful. - While on the last dragon, 1941 01:51:55,807 --> 01:51:58,046 I think I'll miss the dragons. 1942 01:51:58,047 --> 01:51:59,926 - It's very strong. - I don't. 1943 01:51:59,967 --> 01:52:01,686 That's right. 1944 01:52:01,727 --> 01:52:03,286 Have we gone down yet? 1945 01:52:03,327 --> 01:52:04,966 Let's swing down the rope together. 1946 01:52:05,007 --> 01:52:06,526 - Yes, let's... - I'm leaving. 1947 01:52:07,087 --> 01:52:08,286 Alright. 1948 01:52:08,807 --> 01:52:09,846 So excited. 1949 01:52:10,687 --> 01:52:11,726 I'm proud of you. 1950 01:52:11,767 --> 01:52:13,806 - Great. - Good job. You're so calm. 1951 01:52:13,847 --> 01:52:15,566 Let's kiss. 1952 01:52:17,367 --> 01:52:19,366 Good job. Will you take me down? 1953 01:52:19,367 --> 01:52:21,326 - Go to... - Let's get in the elevator. 1954 01:52:21,367 --> 01:52:22,966 How to get to the elevator? 1955 01:52:23,007 --> 01:52:25,766 Let me lead the way. I know the stairs and elevators well. 1956 01:52:25,807 --> 01:52:27,526 Yes, show me where the stairs are. 1957 01:52:29,087 --> 01:52:30,966 Alex, thank you very much. 1958 01:52:31,007 --> 01:52:33,126 If I say yes There are chocolate buns down here, 1959 01:52:33,167 --> 01:52:35,846 he thought How fast can I get down? 1960 01:52:35,847 --> 01:52:38,326 - I think it's quite fast. - When you were on the roof, you were very handsome. 1961 01:52:38,367 --> 01:52:40,846 There is a strong wind but handle it gently. 1962 01:52:40,887 --> 01:52:42,566 - It's awesome. - Take a photo. 1963 01:52:42,607 --> 01:52:43,966 Let's take pictures. 1964 01:52:44,487 --> 01:52:46,206 - Can you take it off? - Are not. 1965 01:52:46,727 --> 01:52:48,206 Must take advantage of that landscape. 1966 01:52:48,247 --> 01:52:49,966 Must take photos while up there. 1967 01:52:49,967 --> 01:52:51,366 Let's step over here. 1968 01:52:51,367 --> 01:52:53,286 I must wear a seat belt. 1969 01:52:53,327 --> 01:52:55,686 I know. I'll stand here. Let's turn here. 1970 01:52:55,727 --> 01:52:56,926 Look at the camera. 1971 01:52:58,847 --> 01:53:00,766 I'm sure you can capture the sunlight. 1972 01:53:02,367 --> 01:53:04,646 - I can't see anything. - Oh, me too. 1973 01:53:04,687 --> 01:53:06,126 So great! 1974 01:53:08,047 --> 01:53:10,286 Wait! We should say hello to the children. 1975 01:53:10,887 --> 01:53:12,286 - Hello Summer! - Didn't see it. 1976 01:53:12,287 --> 01:53:13,686 I know, but just say hello. 1977 01:53:13,687 --> 01:53:15,086 - Hello June! - Hello children! 1978 01:53:15,127 --> 01:53:16,886 - They didn't watch it. - Hello mom! 1979 01:53:16,927 --> 01:53:18,126 Great! 1980 01:53:19,007 --> 01:53:21,366 - Alright. - I'll take a photo... 1981 01:53:21,407 --> 01:53:23,246 - Everyone - all friends. 1982 01:53:23,967 --> 01:53:25,686 These are the real heroes! 1983 01:53:25,727 --> 01:53:27,206 Even a helicopter! 1984 01:53:28,887 --> 01:53:30,686 Wait, you go stand with them, Alex. 1985 01:53:30,727 --> 01:53:31,726 Okay. 1986 01:53:34,367 --> 01:53:37,686 - Say Taipei 101! - Great! 1987 01:53:38,527 --> 01:53:41,246 Great! 1988 01:53:42,007 --> 01:53:43,446 Okay, let's go down, okay? 1989 01:53:43,487 --> 01:53:46,966 Have you heard Alex and Sanni called their two daughters by name. 1990 01:53:47,007 --> 01:53:49,086 - Goodbye everyone. - Junie and Alice. 1991 01:53:49,127 --> 01:53:51,166 They are less than four and two years old. 1992 01:53:51,207 --> 01:53:53,126 Maybe if they're watching, they are too 1993 01:53:53,127 --> 01:53:55,166 I don't understand what their father just did. 1994 01:53:55,207 --> 01:53:56,846 The rest of the world understands. 1995 01:53:56,887 --> 01:54:00,166 That's really great. You see. 1996 01:54:00,207 --> 01:54:03,406 Confronting gravity, fatigue and all the challenges 1997 01:54:03,447 --> 01:54:06,006 of nature, Alex Honnold won. 1998 01:54:06,007 --> 01:54:09,166 Now he is Conquer your lifelong dream. 1999 01:54:09,647 --> 01:54:11,606 This is a unique moment, 2000 01:54:11,647 --> 01:54:13,886 and we have seen it the moment it happened. 2001 01:54:13,927 --> 01:54:15,966 I've been asking this question all day. 2002 01:54:16,007 --> 01:54:17,806 Why would anyone do that? 2003 01:54:17,847 --> 01:54:19,886 Can answer Nothing to do with climbing. 2004 01:54:19,927 --> 01:54:22,446 Most of us will never climb a building, 2005 01:54:22,487 --> 01:54:27,366 But we all know the feeling when faced with the seemingly impossible. 2006 01:54:27,407 --> 01:54:30,166 Today, Alex was shows us that preparation, 2007 01:54:30,207 --> 01:54:33,126 presence and faith can take you far 2008 01:54:33,167 --> 01:54:34,726 rather than fear. 2009 01:54:35,207 --> 01:54:39,006 On behalf of Seth, Emily, Pete, Mark, 2010 01:55:04,687 --> 01:55:06,446 HOST ELLE DUNCAN