""It was like what a view, it's incredible, what a beautiful day," he said afterward. "It was very windy, so I was like, don't fall off the spire. I was trying to balance nicely. But it was, what an incredible position, what a beautiful way to see Taipei.""
""When I was leaving the ground, you're like oh it's kind of intense, there's so many people watching," he said. "But then honestly, they're all wishing me well. I mean basically it just makes the whole experience feel almost more festive, all these nice people are out supporting me and having a good time.""
Alex Honnold free-solo climbed Taipei 101, ascending to the 508-meter spire without ropes or protective equipment. He climbed one corner using small L-shaped outcroppings as footholds and occasionally pulled himself around large ornamental structures with his bare hands. The building's signature "bamboo boxes" presented the hardest section, featuring eight segments of steep, over-hanging climbing followed by balconies where he took short rests. The ascent took about 90 minutes and was broadcast live on Netflix with a 10-second delay. Rain postponed the climb by 24 hours. A cheering street-level crowd watched, and Honnold said the crowd made the experience feel festive despite initial intensity.
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