A daring American climber, Alex Honnold, has put off his ambitious plan to scale the Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest buildings, without a rope due to the unexpected weather conditions. Honnold, who made history by scaling El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park without a rope in 2017, expressed his disappointment, saying, 'Sadly, it's raining in Taipei right now, so I won't be able to climb.'
The Taipei 101, standing at an impressive 508 meters (1,667 feet) tall, is a steel, glass, and concrete structure with eight sections, each featuring a unique overhang designed to resemble bamboo joints. This building is a true engineering marvel and a popular tourist attraction in Taiwan's capital.
Netflix, which is streaming the event, has assured viewers that they will have a 10-second delay in the live feed to ensure safety. The executive, Jeff Gaspin, mentioned, 'It's a conversation we all have. We'll cut away if needed. Nobody expects or wants to witness anything untoward.'
The climb is now scheduled for Sunday, with Honnold's journey divided into three stages. The first stage involves an 113-meter section of sloping steel and glass, followed by the eight 'bamboo' boxes, and finally, scaling the spire at the tower's top.
Honnold, a married father of two, has always dreamed of scaling skyscrapers. His historic ascent of El Capitan was documented in the award-winning film 'Free Solo'. However, this attempt at Taipei 101 is a different challenge, and the weather has thrown a curveball, leaving Honnold and the audience alike waiting for the next update.
