Výstup na El Capitan - za hranou možného – Synott Mark (2024)

The book describes the complete story of the most famous free solo ascent in the history of rock climbing – in 2017, Alex Honnold, without any form of safety, conquered the steep Yosemite wall El Capitan, measuring nearly a kilometer, which was considered unclimbable by traditional rope methods until 1958. Before the reader reaches the fascinating and essentially 'impossible' feat, Mark Synott outlines the genesis of climbing the rocks of Yosemite Valley and free solo climbing in general. And since the author is also a professional climber, he takes the reader to the wall where he occasionally climbed with Alex Honnold himself. The gripping text offers insight into Alex Honnold's thoughts, motivations, and personality, who, unlike other top athletes, risks certain death to achieve a life-defining result. The book will captivate all fans of Adam Ondra, whose name is mentioned several times with admiration, adrenaline lovers, and even non-sporty individuals fascinated by pushing the boundaries of the possible. An Oscar-winning documentary film, Free Solo, was also made about the ascent.