Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper

February 3, 2026 Lucas Fernandez – World Editor World

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* Who: Alex Honnold, a free⁢ solo climber.
* What: ⁢He⁤ climbed the ‍Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan.
* Where: Taipei 101, Taiwan.
* When: Recently (the climb was delayed from Saturday due to rain). The‍ building was completed in 2004.
* Why: As a climbing ​feat – Honnold is famous for free soloing (climbing without ropes or ⁢safety ‍gear).
* Details:

* The tower is 508m (1,667ft) tall.
‌ * It ‍was the tallest building in the world at one time.
* It⁤ was the first skyscraper to exceed half a kilometre in‍ height.
* The climb was challenging due to wind.
* Honnold is known for free soloing El Capitan in Yosemite (featured in the documentary Free Solo).
⁢ * The ⁢”bamboo boxes” (middle 64 floors) were the hardest part of the climb.