Empire State Building climbers

[Gonzo]

is he still alive?

Tragically no, avalanche/rock fall on his descent during his final climb.

 

[simply1]

The greatest free climber Alex Honnold said to an interview once, 'you don't do this unless you've done the work before to know you won't fall.'

No way to know that as a human.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

No way to know that as a human.

He addresses fear too. He was talking about before he did El Capitan free solo he was terrified of it. But these guys are nuts and study the routes and do them repeatedly before trying it without ropes. Always that risk of course.

 

[Rural]

Quite the marriage proposal.

I have a hard time even looking at that.

 

[Gonzo]

I have a hard time even looking at that.

I get queezy at the top of a 10-foot step ladder.

 

[isufbcurt]

This won't surprise any of you, but after researching her and checking out her instagram, I'm pretty into her. Russian acrobat daredevil - HELL YEAH.

 

[burn587]

This won't surprise any of you, but after researching her and checking out her instagram, I'm pretty into her. Russian acrobat daredevil - HELL YEAH.

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[Cycsk]

Quite the marriage proposal.

Uh, who took the photo?

 

[ESciGuy]

I get queezy at the top of a 10-foot step ladder.

No wonder -- you're not supposed to step on the top several rungs

 

[Pitt_Clone]

Quite the marriage proposal.

Better not drop that ring!

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Uh, who took the photo?

I'm guessing that's a camera installed up there for maintenance.

 

[CtownCyclone]

Better not drop that ring!

"Trust me, baby, it was beautiful and really expensive."

 

[isufbcurt]

Uh, who took the photo?

They set up selfie sticks to photo and video

 

[BigTurk]

Quite the marriage proposal.

JFC, I get the shivers just looking at that. The height scares me too.

 

[BigTurk]

When I was a lad we went up 50’ on extension ladders to paint our barns. I’ll call that “good enuf”. (Wasp nests were up there too.)

Wooden extension ladders that had a lot of bounce? We had them and my dad tried to get me up one once. I said no thank you and walked away.

 

[Drew0311]

Some people’s brains just work totally different than others. I was in the Marines with a guy who had no fear. Like he just acted without any thought to his own safety. It was bizarre. He is a great guy and still my friend. These people plan out the climb. I have trouble watching stuff like this since I fear heights for others. I don’t really fear heights myself but for some reason I struggle watching guys like Honold climb stuff

 

[NorthCyd]

He addresses fear too. He was talking about before he did El Capitan free solo he was terrified of it. But these guys are nuts and study the routes and do them repeatedly before trying it without ropes. Always that risk of course.

Yeah, but didn't they also show in the documentary his brain doesn't really have much of a fear response?

 

[apiaryaviary1]

Quite the marriage proposal.

Alright, which one of y'all is up for 801 Grand

 

[isufbcurt]

I wonder how much it would cost to have her come climb the old silo on my property.

 

[simply1]

I wonder how much it would cost to have her come climb the old silo on my property.

Probably not worth the quick 30 seconds...