How Alex Honnold Is Preparing to Free Solo Taipei 101

Imagine a freestanding 1,667-foot tower. Limited access and no protection have made it nearly impossible to climb. Now picture this: You’ve been granted permission to climb it, but you’ll be paid to do so. For many climbers, this would be a dream come true. For world-famous free soloist Alex Honnold, a rope-less ascent of Taiwan’s Taipei 101 will soon be a reality.

In the coming days, the 40-year old husband and father of two will travel from his Las Vegas home to Taiwan to free solo the...