Honnold

Honnold refers most commonly to Alex Honnold, an American rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his 2017 free solo of El Capitan via the Freerider route in Yosemite National Park. The climb is widely considered one of the greatest feats in the history of rock climbing.

As such, "Honnold" may be used as a shorthand reference to:

• Alex Honnold (1985-present): An American professional rock climber renowned for his free solo climbs, meaning he climbs without ropes, harnesses, or other protective equipment. His achievements have brought widespread attention to the sport of climbing.

• Free Soloing: The act of rock climbing without ropes, harnesses, or other protective equipment. While Alex Honnold did not invent free soloing, his ascent of El Capitan significantly popularized the discipline.

• A Symbol of Risk and Mastery: The name "Honnold" can also represent a symbol of extreme risk-taking, extraordinary skill, and mental fortitude, particularly in the context of challenging physical endeavors. It may be used to describe someone who demonstrates these qualities.

• Associated Media: "Honnold" may refer to the media, particularly documentaries and articles, that document his life and climbs. The documentary film Free Solo, which chronicled his ascent of El Capitan, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.