Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Alone on the Wall

Seven years ago, Alex Honnold climbed the northwest face of Yosemite’s Half Dome in just under three hours. He wore rock climbing shoes and had a bag of chalk to keep his fingers dry — and that was it, no ropes or aid of any kind.

By Madeleine Brand • Nov 23, 2015 • 1 min read

Seven years ago, Alex Honnold climbed the northwest face of Yosemite’s Half Dome in just under three hours. He wore rock climbing shoes and had a bag of chalk to keep his fingers dry — and that was it, no ropes or aid of any kind.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Jolie Myers
Managing Producer, 'Press Play'
Alex Honnold
Professional climber; author, 'Alone on the Wall'

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Alone on the Wall

Seven years ago, Alex Honnold climbed the northwest face of Yosemite’s Half Dome in just under three hours. He wore rock climbing shoes and had a bag of chalk to keep his fingers dry — and that was it, no ropes or aid of any kind.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Alone on the Wall

Seven years ago, Alex Honnold climbed the northwest face of Yosemite’s Half Dome in just under three hours. He wore rock climbing shoes and had a bag of chalk to keep his fingers dry — and that was it, no ropes or aid of any kind.

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