6 Quotes & Sayings By Alex Honnold

Alex Honnold is the best-known rock climber in the world. His solo free-solo ascent of El Capitan, California’s 5,000-foot granite monolith, Yosemite National Park’s most famous climbing route, in summer 2014 has made him an international celebrity. Honnold's ascent is considered to be one of the most audacious and difficult climbs ever accomplished. Alex Honnold gives lectures around the world about his climbing philosophy, including his philosophy of "not giving a fuck."

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The diet for climbing all the time isn't really different from the diet for living. It's not like cardio sports where you're burning a bajillion calories every day. Alex Honnold
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Big climbs energize me. It's all the other aspects of being a pro-climber that wear me down. The travel and expeditions and training can become pretty tiring. But the actual big climbs - that's what I live for. Alex Honnold
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I've never really understood the criticism that climbing is inherently selfish, since it could equally be argued about virtually any other hobby or sport. Is gardening selfish? Alex Honnold
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I'm sponsored by the solar company Goal Zero, and they were gracious enough to install panels on my van and a nice battery system for the inside. I have lights and a fridge inside the van. And of course I had panels installed on my mom's house. Alex Honnold
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I know that when I'm standing alone below a thousand-foot wall, looking up and considering a climb, my sponsors are the furthest thing from my mind. If I'm going to take risks, they are going to be for myself - not for any company. Alex Honnold