Alone on the Wall

On June 3rd, 2017, Alex Honnold became the first person to scale El Capitan without a rope, a partner, or any gear, completing what was described as “the greatest feat of pure rock climbing in the history of the sport” (National Geographic) and “one of the great athletic feats of any kind, ever” (New York Times). Already one of the most famous adventure athletes in the world, Honnold has now been hailed as “the greatest climber of all time” (Vertical magazine).Alone on the Wall recounts the most astonishing achievements of Honnold’s extraordinary life and career, brimming with lessons on living fearlessly, taking risks, and maintaining focus even in the face of extreme danger. In this anticipated new edition, Honnold tells the story of his 3 hours and 56 minutes on the sheer face of El Cap.“Alex Honnold spends his life cheating death.”—New York TimesMagazine