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Netflix postpones Alex Honnold’s live Taipei 101 skyscraper climb after rain disruption

WHAT'S THE STORY?

A planned live Netflix event featuring climber Alex Honnold scaling Taipei 101 has been postponed by 24 hours due to weather conditions in Taiwan. The announcement was made on Friday, hours before the broadcast in the United States.

The climb, set to stream live on Netflix, will now begin on Saturday night in the US, with the attempt taking place Sunday local time in Taiwan. Netflix said the decision was made after rain moved into the area around the tower.

“Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding,” the company said in a brief statement.


What the Taipei 101 climb involved

The event was promoted as a one-night live special. Honnold was set to attempt a free solo climb of Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot skyscraper that once held the title of the tallest building in the world.


The route was designed in three stages, each posing different risks. Unlike natural rock faces, the building presents smooth surfaces, exposed sections, and limited natural grip points. No ropes. No safety harness.

Why it was delayed


Rain fell across Taipei on Friday, making the exterior of the building unsafe for climbing. Honnold later confirmed the delay himself in a post on X, writing that weather conditions made the attempt impossible for the day. He added that he hoped conditions would improve and said the climb would be attempted at the same time the following night.


The live broadcast has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, according to Netflix.

Who Alex Honnold is

Honnold, 40, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished climbers in the world. He rose to international recognition in 2017 after becoming the first person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park - a climb completed without ropes or protective gear.

That ascent was documented in the 2018 film Free Solo, which went on to win an Academy Award.

Since then, Honnold has taken on fewer but more carefully planned projects, often tied to long-term goals rather than speed or spectacle.

New date and time for Netflix live broadcast

If weather conditions improve, the Taipei 101 climb will go ahead as scheduled this weekend. Netflix has not indicated any further changes.

For now, the attempt is paused, not cancelled, as everyone is just waiting on clear skies.
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