Dan Goodwin
Former urban free solo climber known as 'Spider Dan' who free climbed the CN Tower in 1986 and discusses his experiences and perspectives on high-rise solo climbs; author of the forthcoming book Untethered.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 12min
What does it take to free solo climb a skyscraper?
Dan Goodwin, aka Spider Dan, former urban free solo climber who scaled the CN Tower in 1986 and wrote about high-rise climbs. He contrasts different kinds of free soloing and what drives people to test their minds. He recounts his CN Tower ascents, the ‘zone’ experience, why he stopped climbing, and warns about media-driven copycats.
