On January 25, 2026, American climber Alex Honnold completed an extraordinary free solo ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, scaling all 101 floors without ropes or safety equipment in a feat watched live around the world. Honnold, 40, took about 90 minutes to climb the 1,667-foot (508-meter) tower, using only his hands and feet and relying on small outcroppings and balconies on the building’s facade. Thousands of spectators cheered from the streets below as he reached the top, where he paused for a selfie and praised the view. The ascent was broadcast live by Netflix as part of it

On January 25, 2026, American climber Alex Honnold completed an extraordinary free solo ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, scaling all 101 floors without ropes or safety equipment in a feat watched live around the world.

Honnold, 40, took about 90 minutes to climb the 1,667-foot (508-meter) tower, using only his hands and feet and relying on small outcroppings and balconies on the building’s facade. Thousands of spectators cheered from the streets below as he reached the top, where he paused for a selfie and praised the view. The ascent was broadcast live by Netflix as part of its Skyscraper Live special, drawing both admiration and concern for the risks involved.

Originally scheduled for January 24, the climb was postponed a day due to wet weather. Honnold is already famous for his rope-free climb of Yosemite’s El Capitan in 2017, and this urban challenge marked a new chapter in his career. Officials and fans hailed the achievement, while discussions continue about the ethics of broadcasting such high-risk stunts live.

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