What Alex Honnold rehearsed before he climbed Taipei 101
In this brief commentary, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt recounts watching Alex Honnold’s rope‑free ascent of Taipei 101 three times and highlights a key insight: Honnold’s preparation goes beyond physically rehearsing the climbing route. He deliberately rehearses the emotional and sensory experience—the feeling of the climb—underscoring the importance of mental conditioning in extreme free‑solo climbing.
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