The Ben Shapiro Show Ben Shapiro Reacts To Alex Honnold Videos
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Feb 14, 2026 
Alex Honnold, professional rock climber famed for free soloing huge routes without ropes, talks about climbing Sentinel and Half Dome. He describes technique, fear management, and near-miss practice. The conversation examines the ethics of filming risky feats and whether breathtaking danger counts as greatness.
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Soloing Massive Yosemite Walls
- Alex Honnold free solos massive Yosemite walls without ropes, appearing as a tiny speck on sheer granite faces.
- He describes many climbs as mellow and controlled despite immense exposure and frequent rehearsals.
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Gradual Exposure To Manage Fear
- Alex frames fear management as gradually broadening your comfort zone through practice and exposure.
- Ben acknowledges that approach works for everyday fears but worries it is a poor strategy for life-or-death risks.
