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Re:Alex Honnold Scales El Capitan Without Ropes, and the Cli... by Ntrails on Wednesday June 07, 2017 @04:08AM (#14504481)
> Soloing something that you are comfortable with is enjoyable precisely because you _dont_ feel like you are cheating death. It feels like a fun romp..

Up until that slightly exposed bit where you suddenly get buffeted by some wind and spend 30 seconds panting slightly whilst re-organising your thoughts. It is, without question, the most pure/fun form of climbing. To my simple brain staying calm and on point for a 4 hour free solo is just inconceivable

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Re:Alex Honnold Scales El Capitan Without Ropes, and the Cli... by breatheoften on Wednesday June 07, 2017 @05:14AM (#14504747)
Completely agree -- however if it wasnt inconceivable it would be very cool for reasons other than the grandparents postulated satisfaction of defying death.
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