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Climbing Gold

When climbing was a fringe sport, the epic tales of achievement were told around the campfire. As the sport continues to grow, Alex Honnold and co-host Fitz Cahall grab the mic to share stories from the people who define climbing by pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo of the previous generation. Watch full length episodes at https://dub.sh/CGYouTube

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Alex Honnold reflects on his recent climb of Taipei 101, discussing how he shifted his perspective to embrace the spectacle of the event. Initially envisioning a low-key climbing documentary vibe, he realized the climb was more of a public performance. He found that slowing down, waving to the crowds, and enjoying the ...

James Bond Principles: Taipei 101

21 Jan 2026

27m

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Alex Honnold discusses his upcoming free solo climb of Taipei 101 for a live Netflix event, addressing the motivations and preparations involved. He recounts his early experiences climbing buildings as a child and a past solo climb of a skyscraper in Jersey City, highlighting his lifelong passion for climbing structure...

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Episodes

Christina Koch: The Astronaut Climber

Adrian Ballinger: The Future of Everest

The Last Dirtbag

Do Grades Matter?

Jan Conn: Catching Pinecones

Palestinian Climbers

Jordan Cannon: A Place In History

Cheat Code: Tanner Wanish and Michael Vaill

Pete Whittaker: Beyond Wide

Wide Ponies and Offwidths

Will Moss: Happy Little Accident

Jon Krakauer: The Mountain's Shadow

Getting It Right: Charlize Theron and Beth Rodden

Connor Herson: Just Getting Started

Going Pro: Lincoln Knowles and Zander Waller

Sean Bailey: Duality Of Man

Nasim Eshqi: The Fighter

Jimmy Chin: Always Difficult

Enter the Dragon: Taipei 101 Recap

James Bond Principles: Taipei 101